This role is only open to Australian residents or applicants who have full legal rights to work in Australia. Visa sponsorship opportunities are not available.

About the Hotel

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street blends timeless elegance with modern sophistication, offering a unique stay in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. Our hotel features 244 stylish guest rooms, including 10 expansive suites, five meeting and event spaces, a club lounge, and a Modern Australian restaurant and cocktail bar—perfect for guests seeking both comfort and luxury.

About the role

As our Breakfast Junior Sous Chef, you'll lead a team to deliver our signature breakfast experience and exclusive club lounge offerings. You’ll support our talented kitchen team in delivering exceptional catering for meetings, events, and our signature restaurant as needed. Specifically, you will be responsible for:

Assisting in the management of food and labour costs, and develop strategies to reduce costs and wastage

Leading, inspiring and mentoring our kitchen team

Sharing your exceptional cooking skills with the kitchen team and guests to create a memorable dining experience

Establishing local supplier relationships and maintaining a strong relationship with existing suppliers

Managing and maintaining a clean, safe & hygienic working environment

What are we looking for?

Proven experience in a hotel environment running sections within breakfast or events.

Ability to lead a team with a key focus on customer satisfaction

A true passion for cooking and culinary excellence

Dedication to upholding the highest standards and inspiring others to do the same

Strong mentoring skills to develop and elevate junior chefs

Flexibility to rotate across breakfast, events, and other culinary areas as needed

Ability to start work at 5:00am in the morning.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

At Hilton we know that our Team Members are the reason behind our success so in turn we are committed to ensuring that Hilton is a workplace where you can Thrive and make time for what matters most. In 2025, Hilton ranked #1 across all industries by the Great Place to Work Institute. At Hilton, you can also look forward to receiving:

Competitive salary + super + global benefits

Chef uniforms and dry cleaning provided.

Worldwide travel discounts at unbelievable rates for you and your friends and family!

Free access to growth and development opportunities from top class providers; Harvard University and LinkedIn Learning just to name a few

Award winning workplace culture that fosters personal wellbeing and gives you free access to Employee Assistance Programs to support your mental and physical wellbeing

Opportunity to give back to the community with volunteering options with Sacred Heart Mission and Food for Change