Sous Chef

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!​

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.​

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting memorable and impactful experiences for your  guests for your colleagues & for your planet 

Hospitality is a work of heart,​
Join us and become a Heartist®.

Pullman & Mercure King George Square is a vibrant 438 room twin towered hotel which acts as a sanctuary for leisure and business travellers.  Located opposite King George Square, City Hall and ideally situated in the heart of Brisbane CBD the hotel has some of the largest conference spaces in Brisbane incorporating 2 ballrooms. The hotel also features the amazing and extremely popular venues of Goldfinch Restaurant and Street Cafe, Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar as well as KG Bar and an Executive Lounge. 

Life with us is about bringing the passion, staying curious, and performing at your best. If you can do that, this opportunity is limitless, as an experienced Hospitality professional you will join our team and elevate our brand to new heights.

Our kitchen brigade is responsible for providing exceptional food service and coordinating the smooth guest arrival and departure experience, as well as providing friendly and knowledgeable service to all hotel visitors.

Reporting to the Executive Chef with access to the Hotel Manager, & close collaboration with our Event Co-ordinators the Sous Chef will assist in leading a passionate team to deliver magnifique culinary experiences, every time.

What the role is all about:  

• While focused on Conferencing & Events, you will support other key areas of culinary as required
• Supervise food preparation, cooking, and plating for banquets and catered events.
• Ensure timely service and coordination with front-of-house staff.
• Maintain high presentation standards and adherence to dietary and allergy accommodations.
• Monitor portion control and waste management to maintain food cost efficiency.
• Assist in inventory management, ordering, and receiving of ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines and operational efficiency
• Enforce proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of banquet kitchen equipment and workspaces

We are looking for someone to bring their skill & knowledge, together with an outstanding energy to our hotel. The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Banquet Chef in a high-volume banquet or catering setting.
• Strong culinary skills with expertise in large-scale food production and event catering.
• Ability to lead, train, and manage a diverse kitchen team.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred.
• An obsession with providing excellent guest service
• Exceptional communication skills
• Attention to detail
• High standard of personal presentation

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote 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.

        Benefits Your Way:

• Access to Accor team benefits, including global discount's on accommodation and food & beverage.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to grow and progress your career with Australia’s largest hospitality employer – Accor
• Accor has a strong focus on ensuring all of its people feel welcome and feel valued.

           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. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS.

Additionally, our Hotel team are a great mix of fun, friendly and industry experts making this a great team to be part of.