Junior Sous Chef

Be ready to elevate your skills and ability. Join our hotel community, and you can surpass your own expectations as well as those of our guests. We will encourage you explore innovative ways to enhance every guest experience, as you continue to master your craft. When you help us to achieve pioneering heights in luxury hospitality, your own excellence will shine through.

Marquee Hotel Operations Pty Ltd trading as Sofitel Brisbane Central is centrally located within the heart of Brisbane city. 416 elegantly appointed rooms and suites are complemented by the finest personal luxuries to make this one of Brisbane’s best accommodation experiences. The hotel features various food and beverage outlets, two fitness centres, a Day Spa and fully flexible event spaces for up to 1100 delegates.

As Junior Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef in the daily operations of the kitchen. You will contribute to menu development, ensure the highest standards of food preparation and presentation, and inspire the team to excel in delivering exceptional dishes.

What you will be doing:

• Curating exquisite, seasonal menus tailored to a luxury dining experience while meticulously estimating food and labor costs and sourcing premium ingredients
• Crafting and expertly preparing gourmet dishes with precision, artistry, and the finest techniques
• Ensuring impeccable quality control of dishes throughout every stage of preparation, plating, and presentation
• Showcasing advanced culinary techniques and guiding the team with expert advice on sophisticated cooking methods
• Overseeing seamless kitchen operations to maintain the highest standards of efficiency and excellence
• Upholding and enforcing exemplary workplace health, safety, and hygiene practices in line with 5-star luxury standards.

You will excel in this role if you have:

• Trade qualification in Kitchen Management or Commercial Cookery
• At least two years' experience as a qualified Chef
• Ability to lead, motivate, manage and develop others
• Immaculate personal presentation and hygiene
• High level of food safety standards and experience managing a HACCP certified kitchen
• Strong capabilities in menu design and food costing
• Flexibility to work as required across multiple kitchens
• The ability to handle pressure, multi task and get the job done
• Fluency in English and good communication skills.

Bring your passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including apps with content to help you feel at your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team. 

Thrive in our Sofitel Brisbane Central community, with:

• A competitive salary of $73,347.50 (gross) per annum + super
• Discounts for ambassadors, as well as their families and friends, at Accor Hotels, worldwide
• Complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
• Secure parking in the centre of Brisbane for only $10 per day
• Direct access to Central train station
• Complimentary food in the ambassador dining room
• Laundered uniforms.

Let your passion shine, visit careers.accor.com