Sous Chef

Darwin is a city unlike anywhere else in Australia. Stunning harbour sunsets, world class markets, a thriving food and bar scene, and a gateway to some of the country's most extraordinary landscapes including Kakadu, Litchfield and the Tiwi Islands.

It's a place where lifestyle and career can genuinely coexist, and for the right person, it's a sea change worth making. At the heart of it all, Novotel, Mercure and ibis Darwin Airport Resorts are in the middle of an exciting transformation. Airport Development Group has invested $25 million to create a world class destination, with major upgrades across accommodation, dining and events, all set within newly landscaped tropical gardens that capture the spirit of the Top End.

Our kitchen team is currently looking for a hands on, passionate chef to step into the Sous Chef leadership role. You will genuinely love to cook, and you want to share your passion for the craft with your team. You enjoy giving guests an amazing experience and lead the team to do the same. 

Reporting to the Executive Chef, this role is crucial to ensuring the operational effectiveness of the kitchen. You will also work closely with the F&B team for exceptional guest experiences. Your duties will include:

• Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment.
• Support menu planning and ensure adequate stock levels to meet service demands.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation, quality, hygiene, and safety in line with regulations.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and inventory to minimise wastage and optimise cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with Restaurant and Conference teams to deliver seamless dining and event experiences.
• Supervise food preparation, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand standards.
• Monitor performance, contribute to reporting, and support team appraisals and development.

• Trade qualifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of similar experience in the hotel industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Computer literate with administrative skills.
• A strong understanding of food cost and control.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements

At Accor, we believe hospitality is a work of heart. By joining us, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. You can be all you are, grow and create your path, work with purpose, and feel valued.

As part of the global Accor network with over 5,700 hotels across 110 countries, we are guided by a clear purpose: pioneering the art of responsible hospitality, connecting cultures with heartfelt care.

Here, you don't just work in hospitality. You become a Heartist.

Employee Benefits

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 focused learning and development opportunities
• 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.