Sous Chef

The Star Ent Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buffet meal on shift

Uniform provided

Parking discounts

Staff discounts across venues

Training and career development

Competitive salary package

Culture of diversity and growth

Job summary

The Star Brisbane is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and inspire a busy kitchen, delivering exceptional food quality and service. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you’ll mentor a team across stations and help drive menu execution and cost control.

You will manage day-to-day operations, uphold safety standards, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and guest satisfaction in a world-class entertainment precinct.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is required.
• Food Safety Supervisor qualification preferred to ensure compliance.
• Strong communication and people management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure smooth service.
• Deliver food quality, consistency and presentation across sections.
• Coach and develop Junior Sous Chefs, Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs and Cooks.
• Support menu planning, cost control, inventory management and waste minimisation.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and WHS compliance.
• Lead briefings, onboarding and training, driving engagement and accountability.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

High-volume kitchen

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Food Safety Supervisor qualification

Job description

Are you our next rising star?

Continue your culinary leadership career with us as a Sous Chef at The Star Brisbane.

The Star Brisbane is Australia's newest entertainment destination, located at the heart of the Queen's Wharf Brisbane precinct. Home to world-class restaurants, bars, luxury hotels and premium event spaces, we're redefining hospitality in Brisbane and creating exceptional experiences for our guests every day.

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine, you'll lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, develop your team, and deliver exceptional food quality and service. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary leader ready to drive kitchen performance and create memorable guest experiences.

A few of your responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and support smooth, efficient service
• Deliver exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation across all sections
• Coach, mentor and develop Junior Sous Chefs, Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs and Cooks
• Support menu planning, cost control, inventory management and waste minimisation
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
• Lead team briefings, onboarding and training while driving engagement and accountability

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Strong people management, coaching and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of food safety, kitchen compliance and cost control requirements
• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Menu planning experience and a Food Safety Supervisor qualification

About you

You are an experienced culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and leads from the front. With strong operational knowledge and a passion for developing people, you take pride in maintaining exceptional standards, improving kitchen performance, and creating memorable dining experiences for every guest.

What we can offer you

• Complimentary buffet meal on every shift
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily
• Discounted city parking
• Up to 30% discounts across The Star's restaurants and accommodation
• Paid training and ongoing career development opportunities
• A competitive salary package and team member benefits
• A culture that celebrates diversity, collaboration and professional growth

About us

The $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf Brisbane development is transforming the city and delivering a vibrant new tourism, leisure and entertainment destination. As part of The Star Entertainment Group, we're creating a world-class precinct featuring award-winning dining, luxury hotels, premium entertainment and unforgettable guest experiences.

It's your move

If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary leadership career and be part of something extraordinary, we'd love to hear from you.