As Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in leading kitchen operations, mentoring the team and delivering exceptional food across a diverse range of events. This role is perfect for a creative, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food delivery for large-scale events.
- Mentor and develop junior chefs; assist with recruitment, rostering and payroll.
- Create and innovate menus for banquets and high-profile events.
- Manage food costs, budgets and inventory efficiently.
- Oversee the stewarding team to ensure smooth kitchen operations, cleanliness and compliance with hygiene standards.
- Maintain a safe, professional and positive kitchen culture.
- Drive consistency, creativity and excellence across all services.
- Minimum 2 years’ senior/leadership experience with strong banqueting background.
- Hands-on leader who motivates teams, sets standards and leads by example.
- Strong communicator, able to delegate and maintain high standards under pressure.
- Solutions-focused, adaptable and committed to improving food quality and service.
- Works independently with initiative, precision and attention to detail.
- Flexible to work rotating roster including weekends, evenings and public holidays.
- Must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Why work for Accor?
Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.
Benefits Your Way
- Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
- #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
- Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.