Banquets & Events Junior Sous Chef — Kitchen Leader

Accor; Manly; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Career progression

Harbour views

Accor staff benefits

Discount on food & beverage

Onsite parking

Referral program

Job summary

Accor's Q Station in Manly is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join the Kitchen Leadership Team. The role supports weddings, conferences, events and catering operations with leadership and culinary excellence.

Reporting to the Sous Chef and Kitchen Leadership Team, you will help develop the kitchen staff, coordinate daily event operations and contribute your culinary creativity to exceptional guest experiences at a unique harbour setting.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or above).
• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef, or similar leadership role within a high‑volume hotel or catering environment.
• Demonstrated experience in banquets, functions, conferences, or large‑scale catering operations.
• Proven ability to support, motivate, and develop kitchen team members.
• Strong understanding of culinary standards, food presentation, and service delivery.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams.
• Sound decision‑making and problem‑solving skills, particularly during high‑pressure service periods.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operational demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of stock management, cost control, and food safety requirements.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain one).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality buffet, banquet, conference and function menu items, ensuring exceptional standards of quality, presentation and guest satisfaction.
• Support the Sous Chef and Kitchen Leadership Team with the coordination of daily banquet and catering operations.
• Provide guidance, support, and direction to kitchen team members during preparation and service periods.
• Assist with the delegation of duties and responsibilities to ensure service requirements are met.
• Support the training and development of kitchen team members to maximise service levels, efficiencies, and consistency.
• Assist with menu preparation, recipe execution, and the introduction of new food concepts across banquet and catering operations.
• Monitor food quality and presentation standards throughout preparation and service.
• Support effective stock management, ordering processes, inventory control, and food cost management.
• Minimise food wastage through effective preparation, storage, and utilisation practices.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP requirements and Q Station food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
• Liaise with front‑of‑house teams regarding event requirements, service timings, dietary requirements and changes.
• Contribute ideas and culinary creativity to continuously improve our guest experience and kitchen operations.

Education

Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or above)

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Accor's Q Station in Manly is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join the Kitchen Leadership Team. The role supports weddings, conferences, events and catering operations with leadership and culinary excellence.

Reporting to the Sous Chef and Kitchen Leadership Team, you will help develop the kitchen staff, coordinate daily event operations and contribute your culinary creativity to exceptional guest experiences at a unique harbour setting.