Senior Sous Chef: Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen Leader

EVT; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts across EVT hotels

Movie tickets & cinema discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Career growth opportunities

Paid parental leave

Job summary

EVT is seeking a senior culinary leader for its Rydges South Bank hotel in Brisbane to oversee kitchen operations, ensure top-quality food, and manage budgets. This role focuses on mentorship, menu direction, and maintaining high standards in a busy hotel environment.

You will drive food safety compliance, lead a team of chefs and kitchen staff, and work flexible shifts to support service across all meals and events.

Qualifications

• Proven senior culinary experience in a high-volume hotel or hospitality setting.
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation, menu planning and current culinary trends.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and WHS requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage kitchen budgets and control costs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; collaborates with teams and guests.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Certificate or diploma in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring readiness for service across all sections.
• Approve and monitor all food leaving the kitchen to meet quality and presentation standards.
• Monitor food storage, stock rotation and par levels to minimise waste and meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and WHS standards at all times.
• Lead, train and develop chefs, kitchen hands and stewards to maximise productivity.
• Maintain and enforce standard recipes, production methods and portion controls.

Skills

Senior culinary experience

High-volume hospitality

Menu planning

Food safety & WHS

Budget management

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Commercial Cookery

Job description

EVT is seeking a senior culinary leader for its Rydges South Bank hotel in Brisbane to oversee kitchen operations, ensure top-quality food, and manage budgets. This role focuses on mentorship, menu direction, and maintaining high standards in a busy hotel environment.

You will drive food safety compliance, lead a team of chefs and kitchen staff, and work flexible shifts to support service across all meals and events.