Head Chef

Novotel; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation discounts

F&B discounts

Training platform

Job summary

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort & Sunshine Coast Convention Centre is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our main kitchen and play a key role in our broader culinary operation. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure high standards across quality, presentation and service.

You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef and the wider Food & Beverage leadership team, supporting events, banquets and major functions while driving menu development and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior kitchen leadership.
• Strong knowledge of food safety HACCP and WHS.
• Experience in hotel, resort, events or high-volume kitchens.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the main kitchen operation across preparation, production and service.
• Oversee food quality, presentation and consistency across all services.
• Lead, coach and develop the culinary team.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and F&B leadership.
• Support delivery of conferences, weddings and large events.
• Contribute to menu development and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Team development

Flexibility

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Take your culinary career to the Sunshine Coast and join Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort & Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, a unique resort and events destination where no two days are the same.

Located in beautiful Twin Waters, our resort is surrounded by lush tropical grounds and features over 370 guest rooms, a lagoon-style pool and a range of dining and leisure experiences. Our purpose-built Sunshine Coast Convention Centre hosts conferences, weddings, celebrations and events for up to 1,400 guests, creating an exciting and diverse culinary environment.

As Head Chef, you’ll take the lead in our main kitchen operation, overseeing food production and service while working closely with our wider Food & Beverage team. With Sola Restaurant & Bar, room service, banquets and major events all part of the resort operation, there is plenty of scope to bring your expertise, creativity and leadership to the table.

This is an exciting time to join the resort, with a $20 million refurbishment currently underway across guest rooms and key resort spaces. The transformation is set to elevate the guest experience and further establish the resort as a leading destination for leisure, dining and events on the Sunshine Coast.

Company Description

Take your culinary career to the Sunshine Coast and join Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort & Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, a unique resort and events destination where no two days are the same.

Located in beautiful Twin Waters, our resort is surrounded by lush tropical grounds and features over 370 guest rooms, a lagoon-style pool and a range of dining and leisure experiences. Our purpose-built Sunshine Coast Convention Centre hosts conferences, weddings, celebrations and events for up to 1,400 guests, creating an exciting and diverse culinary environment.

As Head Chef, you’ll take the lead in our main kitchen operation, overseeing food production and service while working closely with our wider Food & Beverage team. With Sola Restaurant & Bar, room service, banquets and major events all part of the resort operation, there is plenty of scope to bring your expertise, creativity and leadership to the table.

This is an exciting time to join the resort, with a $20 million refurbishment currently underway across guest rooms and key resort spaces. The transformation is set to elevate the guest experience and further establish the resort as a leading destination for leisure, dining and events on the Sunshine Coast.

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our main kitchen and play a key role within our broader culinary operation.

This is a hands‑on leadership position where you’ll oversee the day‑to‑day kitchen operation, lead and develop your team and ensure consistently high standards across food quality, presentation and service.

While the main kitchen will be your primary focus, you’ll have the opportunity to work across the resort’s wider culinary operation, supporting events, banquets and other Food & Beverage experiences when required.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the main kitchen operation across preparation, production and service
• Oversee food quality, presentation and consistency across all services
• Lead, coach and develop the culinary team and foster a positive kitchen culture
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership team
• Support the delivery of conferences, weddings, functions and large‑scale events
• Contribute to menu development and bring creativity to the guest experience
• Manage food costs, ordering, stock control and kitchen resources
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, WHS and Accor standards
• Collaborate across the resort to support a seamless and consistent culinary experience

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader
• Relevant culinary qualifications and strong technical skills
• Experience within a hotel, resort, events or high‑volume kitchen environment
• Strong leadership skills with a genuine passion for developing people
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, HACCP and WHS requirements
• Commercial awareness with experience managing food costs and kitchen resources
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• A hands‑on, positive and solutions‑focused approach
• Flexibility to work across a varied hospitality operation, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Additional Information

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

• We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.