Head Chef (Senior Sous)

Accor; Nambucca Heads; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% food & beverage discount at Accor

Accommodation discounts across 4,500+

Career mobility across Accor’s global

Job summary

Elysium Noosa Resort, part of the Accor group, is recruiting a Senior Sous Chef/Head Chef for its Cibaria Noosa kitchen. The role is hands-on, leading a high-volume kitchen with strong technical cooking skills and a focus on quality and presentation.

Must have 5+ years in commercial cooking or a relevant certificate, with leadership and food-safety expertise. Starting salary is $90,000, with opportunities across Accor properties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in commercial cooking.
• Proven Sous Chef/Head Chef experience.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe handling.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience with rostering and timesheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook food per menu specifications.
• Plan and organise preparation across service periods.
• Maintain consistency, quality and presentation of dishes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and WHS standards.
• Store food properly and manage stock rotation to minimise waste.
• Assist with ordering, receiving and checking kitchen supplies.
• Clean and maintain equipment and workstations.
• Lead the team during service and manage roster and timesheets.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Strong technical skills

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to Elysium Noosa Resort an elegant retreat set in the heart of one of Australia’s most iconic coastal destinations.

Elysium Noosa has been thoughtfully reimagined across every guest touchpoint - from Cibaria Noosa and Bar Capri on Hastings Street to our rooms and suites. This transformation establishes a new benchmark for luxury hospitality on the Sunshine Coast.

Our team is dedicated to creating guest experiences that feel both effortless and deeply personal. Every interaction is guided by care, intuition, and attention to detail, delivering moments of delight that elevate each stay.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Senior Sous Chef/Head Chef to join the team at our Cibaria Noosa kitchen located in the heart of Noosa, just steps from Noosa Main Beach.

This position involves the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in accordance with established menus and standards. The role will be hands on and will require strong technical skills, the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook food in accordance with menu specifications
• Plan and organise food preparation across service periods to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards
• Store food correctly and manage stock rotation to minimise waste
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and checking kitchen supplies
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas
• Lead the team during service and assist with roster and timesheets
• Contribute to continuous improvement of kitchen operations

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of relevant commercial cooking experience, or a relevant Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)

• Proven experience performing duties consistent with the occupation of Sous Chef/Head Chef
• Sound knowledge of food safety standards and safe food handling practices
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment
• Strong Leadership skills, communication, and time-management skills
• Rostering and Timesheet experience
• Starting salary of $90,000

Additional Information

• 30% discount on food and beverage at Accor properties worldwide
• Generous accommodation discounts across 4,500+ properties in over 110 countries
• Career mobility across Accor’s global brand portfolio
• 25% Discount in our signature Restaurant Cibaria & Bar Capri
• Immediate Commencement
• Sponsorships only considered post probation period
• Available to work across a range of shifts/roster coverage