Assistant Sous Chef | Harvest Buffet

The Star Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on site

Uniform laundering

Discounted parking

Staff discounts across restaurants

Diversity and teamwork culture

Job summary

The Star Gold Coast is seeking an Assistant Sous Chef for Harvest Buffet to support the smooth delivery of high-quality food service in a busy restaurant. You will play a key leadership role, supporting and motivating the team while upholding food safety standards and controlling stock and costs.

You will contribute to coaching and developing team members to sustain a high-performing kitchen culture and ensure memorable guest experiences at The Star Gold Coast.

Qualifications

• Proven Senior Chef experience in a high volume, fast paced restaurant.
• Experience driving quality and consistency, with a passion for food.
• Ability to ensure a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen.
• Previous knowledge of food and labour cost controls, with basic computer skills.
• A warm, naturally engaging personality that takes pride in delivering a memorable product.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support smooth and efficient execution of high-quality food service in Harvest Buffet.
• Assist in leading and motivating kitchen team to drive performance.
• Help manage stock, costs and waste to maintain profitability.
• Contribute to coaching and development of team members and uphold food safety standards.

Skills

Senior Chef experience

High volume

Leadership

Cost controls

Job description

Join The Star Gold Coast as the Assistant Sous Chef in Harvest Buffet where you will support the smooth and efficient execution of high-quality food service at one of our busiest restaurants! As the Assistant Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in supporting and motivating the team while consistently delivering exceptional food quality and service standards. You will help uphold the highest levels of food safety and hygiene, effectively manage stock and costs, and contribute to the development and coaching of team members to drive a high-performing kitchen culture.

The Star Gold Coast has been the heart of the Gold Coast to live, work and play for over 40 years. As a premier destination for entertainment with award-winning restaurants, lively bars, theatrical experiences, casino gaming, stunning event spaces, and over 1,000 rooms, suites and apartments, it offers something for every guest.

Whether you're ready to embrace a new challenge or step into your next chapter, this is the place to make it happen.

What we can offer you

• Endless career growth and opportunities to learn and develop your career
• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
• Discounted parking available
• Up to 30% discounts across our award-winning restaurants and accommodation
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your bestself

What are we looking for

• Proven Senior Chef experience required in a high volume, fast paced restaurant
• Experience driving quality and consistency, with a passion for food and a keen desire for continuous learning
• Ability to ensure a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen
• Previous knowledge of food and labour cost controls, with basic computer skills
• A warm, naturally engaging personality that takes pride in delivering a memorable product
• Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ community, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.