Winner of the Australian Hotels Association SA 2023 Deluxe Hotel Accommodation and 2022 Restaurant Accommodation Division Awards, positioned in the heart of Adelaide, just footsteps from the River Torrens and Light Square, the Sofitel Adelaide is surrounded by the city’s historic treasures and contemporary icon, linking Adelaide’s modern joie de vivre with classic French Bordelais art de vivre to articulate an enriched experience of captivating refinement.

We are “relentlessly guest obsessed” in everything we do, and work to deliver the very best culinary and service experience for our discerning clientele.

Job Description

What you will be doing:

Working as part of the kitchen team this position involves food preparation and presentation with flair for pastries, desserts & baked goods.

Organise and operate an assigned section of and ensure it runs efficiently and productively.
Ensuring food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques meet Sofitel Brand Standard and are maintained at that level.
Decorate and garnish pastries, gateauxs, cakes to brand standards with finesse.
Prepare tempered chocolate items and petits fours to brand standards.
Prepare and serve high-tea items, yeasted products and plated desserts.
Monitor the quality of dishes and mise en plus at all stages of preparation and presentation.
Monitor food preparation and wastage cost control.
Cultivate a positive work environment where learning and personal development are benchmarks by which quality improvement is driven.
Strive to implement the Accor Vision and demonstrate active use of Accor Values and Heartist principles.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
The ability and willingness to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
A strong passion to cook high quality food.
Organisation, mise en place for a successful service.
Great attention to details.
Certificate in Commercial Cookery Level 4 or above, Certificate 3 in Patisserie or equivalent.
Hotel experience, French culinary training and fine dining experience are an asset.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

Be part of Sofitel Adelaide's growing team with the opportunity to build your skills and expertise to reach the best version of YOU.

At the Sofitel Adelaide, you will take your embrace your GRIT as your chosen superpower. You will have the opportunity to make every contribution count and we aim that every interaction will make you #feelvalued by creating a fun, fast-paced and rewarding work environment

What is in it for you:

Employee benefit card offering discounted accommodation and food & beverage discounts in Accor properties worldwide
up to 50% discount on meals at Sofitel Adelaide
Family & Friends accommodation discounts
Learning programs through our Academies
Fully laundered uniform provided
Free 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our corporate social responsibility activities
A Full-Time position could be negotiated for the right canidate

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. To discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Pastry Chef