Executive Sous Chef

Paradise Resort; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Resort Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead our busy kitchen, report to the Executive Chef, and drive high standards in food quality, presentation, hygiene and service across a family-focused resort.

You’ll mentor the kitchen team, manage rostering and costs, contribute to menu development and launch the new Adults Only Bar and Pool concept, while ensuring safety and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a busy kitchen
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and hygiene
• Experience managing rostering and food costs
• Ability to develop and train staff
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Flexible to work days/evenings/weekends/public holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team
• Drive quality, consistency and innovation in a high-volume resort operation
• Assist with rostering, food costs, purchasing and stock control
• Support menu development, seasonal offerings and new concepts
• Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene and WHS compliance
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performance kitchen culture
• Play a key role in launching the Adults Only Bar and Pool concept

Skills

Executive leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Staff development

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Paradise Resort Gold Coast is a family-focused resort in the heart of Surfers Paradise, creating memorable holidays that are Heaven for Kids and Paradise for Parents!

With multiple food and beverage outlets operating across a busy resort environment, our Kitchen team plays an important role in delivering consistently high-quality dining experiences for our guests.

About the company

Paradise Resort Gold Coast is a family-focused resort in the heart of Surfers Paradise, creating memorable holidays that are Heaven for Kids and Paradise for Parents!

With multiple food and beverage outlets operating across a busy resort environment, our Kitchen team plays an important role in delivering consistently high-quality dining experiences for our guests.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Executive Sous Chef to join our Kitchen leadership team, working closely with and reporting to the Executive Chef.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting the operation of our busy kitchen, leading and developing the kitchen team and ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and service.

We’re looking for someone who is confident leading from the front, enjoys developing people and can maintain high standards while working within a fast-paced resort environment.

Duties

• Support the Executive Chef in leading, mentoring and developing the kitchen team

• Drive consistency, quality and innovation across a high-volume resort operation

• Assist with rostering, food costs, purchasing and stock control

• Support menu development, seasonal offerings and new food concepts

• Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene and WHS compliance

• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performance kitchen culture

• Play a key role in the launch and ongoing success of our new Adults Only Bar and Pool, supporting menu development, operational planning and service delivery

Skills & experience

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification

• Food Safety Supervisor certification – highly desirable

• Previous experience in an Executive Sous Chef or similar leadership role

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and support a diverse Kitchen team

• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, hygiene and quality standards

• Experience with rostering, labour management, stock control and food costs

• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

• Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends and public holidays

Culture

People enjoy working at Paradise Resort because every role contributes to creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Our Kitchen is a busy, hands-on environment where leadership, teamwork, consistency, communication and accountability are essential. As Executive Sous Chef, you’ll play an important role in setting the standard for the team and creating an environment where people are supported to perform at their best.

We’re looking for a leader who is approachable and organised, takes pride in developing their team and isn’t afraid to jump in and support the operation.

Benefits

• Senior leadership opportunity within a large and diverse resort Kitchen operation

• Work closely with an experienced Executive Chef and leadership team

• Opportunity to contribute to menu development and the ongoing growth of our food offering

• Great employee perks | Resort, movie ticket & theme park discounts + more

• Career development and progression opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supportive team environment in the heart of Surfers Paradise