Executive Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menus & Team

EVT Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% dining & stays across EVT hotels

Movie tickets & Gold Class discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Job summary

QT Canberra, part of EVT, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef and lead the kitchen on breakfast, dinner, bar and in-room dining. You will mentor a brigade, uphold high culinary standards and drive food and labour results.

The role requires proven Senior/Executive Sous Chef experience in a hotel or high-volume kitchen, strong leadership, and a commitment to food safety and cost control. Canberra location with career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Ambition to step up to Executive Chef with leadership and commercial/culinary capability.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality, creativity and consistency.
• Solid commercial skills: managing food cost, labour, ordering and budgets.
• Inspiring leadership that builds and develops teams.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and WH&S requirements.
• Calm under pressure with strong organisation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations across breakfast, dinner, bar and in-room dining.
• Approve all food leaving the kitchen with standard recipes and production specifications.
• Roster, prep and ready for service for every section and team.
• Partner with the Food & Beverage Manager and outlet supervisors for smooth service.
• Manage food and labour costs to budget through smart ordering, par levels, stock rotation and waste reduction.
• Check the quality and accuracy of daily deliveries.
• Maintain the highest food safety, hygiene and WH&S standards.
• Recruit, train, coach and supervise chefs, cooks, kitchen hands and stewards.
• Build a positive, productive kitchen culture where the team works well together.
• Step onto the pass and sections when needed to prepare, cook and serve.
• Keep across menu trends and contribute fresh ideas to keep QT's food distinctive.
• Respond to guest feedback and resolve issues quickly.
• Look after equipment and maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen.
• Learn the business side of the kitchen alongside the Executive Chef, including menu planning, budgets and supplier relationships, as you develop towards the top job.

Skills

Senior Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Culinary excellence

Food cost management

Food safety HACCP WH&S

Communication

Organisation

Job description

QT Canberra, part of EVT, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef and lead the kitchen on breakfast, dinner, bar and in-room dining. You will mentor a brigade, uphold high culinary standards and drive food and labour results.

The role requires proven Senior/Executive Sous Chef experience in a hotel or high-volume kitchen, strong leadership, and a commitment to food safety and cost control. Canberra location with career growth opportunities.