Senior Sous Chef - Production & Cutaway

ICC Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meals

Discounted car parking

Dry cleaning discount

Wellbeing, volunteer and parental leav

Purchased leave and novated leasing

Salary sacrificing options

Exclusive health insurance offers

Executive superannuation arrangement

Team social events and awards night

Discounted event tickets

Birthday coffee and pastry

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance flexibility

Career opportunities within Legends /多

CBD location near public transport

Job summary

ICC Sydney, Australia’s leading convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct, is seeking a Senior Sous Chef - Production & Cutaway to lead high-volume culinary production and ensure exceptional food quality for ICC Sydney and The Cutaway.

You’ll develop the kitchen brigade, uphold safety and presentation standards, and contribute to production planning and labour management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading high-volume culinary production in a hotel, convention centre or similar.
• Relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience coaching and developing a diverse kitchen team.
• Experience interpreting menus and production schedules to deliver quality at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of culinary production across ICC Sydney and The Cutaway.
• Provide visible day-to-day leadership and build a positive kitchen culture.
• Coach Sous Chefs and juniors through training and feedback.
• Drive operational improvements and maintain safety, quality and presentation.

Skills

High-volume culinary production

Team leadership

Menu interpretation

Food safety & HACCP

Stakeholder management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

At ICC Sydney, Australia’s leading convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct, we’re more than just a world class venue and brand. We’re a community of passionate professionals dedicated to putting our people first. As part of our close-knit team, you’ll help deliver unforgettable events and experiences in a space that fosters creativity and collaboration.

The Consortium involving Darling Harbour Live, Placemaking NSW and ICC Sydney, as part of the Public Private Partnership delivering ICC Sydney, includes the architectural landmark, The Cutaway, as part of the PPP portfolio. With its striking architecture and prime location in the heart of Barangaroo, The Cutaway is a premium stage for festivals, immersive experiences, corporate launches, exhibitions, gala dinners and creative industry showcases, making it an extraordinary location for our team members to work.

We prioritise inclusivity and support, creating an environment where every team member can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at [e-mail] or call 02 9215 7188. You can also connect with one of our internal diversity streams for additional support.

About this opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef - Production & Cutaway to join our world-class culinary team and provide senior operational leadership across ICC Sydney and The Cutaway. You will lead high-volume culinary production, develop the capability of our kitchen brigade and support the successful execution of diverse and complex events. You will ensure food quality, presentation, safety, consistency and operational efficiency are maintained while contributing to production planning, labour management and continuous improvement across Culinary Operations.

• Lead the planning and execution of culinary production across ICC Sydney and The Cutaway, ensuring production schedules, recipes, presentation standards and event timelines are achieved.
• Provide visible day-to-day leadership, setting clear expectations and creating a positive, respectful and accountable kitchen culture.
• Lead, coach and develop Sous Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs, chefs and kitchen team members through regular feedback, on-the-job training and capability development
• Embrace our Feeding Your Performance philosophy with a focus on fresh, seasonal, and local artisan produce.

Why ICC Sydney?

ICC Sydney offers more than just a job. We provide the chance to be part of something extraordinary. We create world class experiences while fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and skills are valued.

As part of our team, you’ll help deliver unforgettable events and experiences while enjoying a range of exceptional benefits, including:

• Free and fresh daily meals.
• Heavily discounted car parking and dry cleaning.
• Additional and generous leave opportunities, including paid wellbeing leave, volunteer leave and parental leave.
• Purchased leave, novated leasing and salary sacrificing options.
• Access to exclusive health insurance offers and an executive superannuation arrangement.
• Team social events, regular companywide meetings and networking, an annual awards night, social clubs, committees and diversity and inclusion activations.
• Access to discounted or complimentary event tickets.
• A coffee and pastry on us on your birthday.
• Regular professional development and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility that supports work-life balance.
• Future career opportunities throughout the Legends Global network of venues.
• A CBD location close to public transport and in the heart of the Darling Harbour precinct.

ICC Sydney is committed to prioritising equitable, sustainable and innovative practices for all team members and visitors. This includes people with all abilities, First Nations Peoples, people across all generations, LGBTQIA+ individuals, new Australians, parents and carers, and families of all structures. Our diverse, passionate team drives a culture of collaboration, inclusion and service excellence.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading high-volume culinary production within a hotel, convention centre, event venue or similarly complex hospitality environment.
• A relevant commercial cookery qualification, such as a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing a diverse culinary team in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience interpreting menus, recipes, production schedules and event requirements to deliver consistent quality at scale.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management, HACCP principles and safe kitchen operations.
• Sound commercial awareness, including food cost, labour utilisation, stock control, portion control, yield management and waste reduction.
• The ability to lead multiple kitchen sections, coordinate competing priorities and maintain quality under pressure.
• Strong planning, organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify and implement operational improvements.
• The flexibility to work across ICC Sydney and The Cutaway and undertake day, evening and weekend work, including early starts and late finishes, in line with event requirements.
• A genuine passion for food, team development and delivering exceptional event experiences.
• Valid working rights in Australia.
• You must be 18 years or over.

To be eligible for employment you must have valid working rights in Australia.

Please Note;

relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. This includes a National Police Background Check for successful candidates. You will also be required to show proof of identity that meets the 100-point check. Shortlisted candidates may also be required to complete an appropriate and relevant health assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Join us at ICC Sydney, where you can bring your best, whole self to a team that truly puts people first.

A NSW Government project, ICC Sydney was delivered in partnership with Darling Harbour Live, comprisingCapella Capital, ASM Global,Lendlease, Hostplus, Aware Super, and Spotless FM.