Sous Chef

About Novotel Surfers Paradise…

Nestled amidst the beautiful Gold Coast beaches and thriving shopping, dining and nightlife of Australia’s Gold Coast, just 150 metres from beautiful Surfers Paradise beach, the hotel features 408 well-appointed rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, Restaurant, Blvd Café and bar, #On5, tennis courts and gym. Novotel Surfers Paradise also has dedicated Conference & Events facilities catering for up to 500 guests.

About the job…

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef with a background in large-scale catering or high-volume food operations to help lead and enhance site catering.

Reporting to a people-focused Executive Chef, you will assist in overseeing kitchen operations, manage personnel, and ensure the seamless production and delivery of high-quality food services. 

Our promise to you:

1. We will respect and value your background and perspectives
2. We will work together with integrity
3. We will share our incredible pride for job, company and industry

What we ask of you:

1. Bring passion to all that you do
2. Listen, move fast and think innovatively
3. Speak up, have ideas and share them
4. Believe in customer service, and treating every person with kindness

The Opportunity:

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Working alongside the kitchen team across outlets and events
• Leading and training all kitchen colleagues on menu execution and techniques and HACCP
• Ensuring adherence to food hygiene practices and health & safety regulations for yourself and the team
• Monitoring portion size and waste to maintain profitability
• Ordering stock and maintaining par levels
• Assisting in menu planning, implementation and execution
• Controlling food and wage costs, ensuring they come in on budget
• Assisting in special event planning and execution eg: BBQs, Christmas, New Years functions
• Assisting in changing menus for the benefit of regular return guests
• Menu costing experience
• Supporting the team with events and functions

About you…

Qualifications and Experience:

• You have a Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role 
• Experience in all section preferable, including banquets, buffet and al la carte
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with great attention to detail
• Vibrant personality, professional and always well-presented
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to work within a team environment
• Outstanding Communication Skills (written & oral)
• Must hold full Australian work rights

So, when will you be joining us?

The Novotel brand is part of the Accor Group. As the global market leader, Accor Hotels offers a worldwide network of hospitality and tourism services, with a diverse portfolio of renowned brands. Just a few of the perks include:

• Ongoing career and professional development opportunities

• A rewarding work environment

• Global discounts on Hotel Accommodation & Food and Beverage

What’s in it for you?

• Free staff meals during shift
• Uniform supplied and laundered
• Generous ACCOR perks including discounted accommodation and restaurant’s
• A collaborative, vibrant culture
• Professional development opportunities

#weareaccorheartists #careers-pacific

What are you waiting for?  APPLY NOW!