Sous Chef

Accor; Cannonvale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist Membership discounts

Family & Friends Discounts

Accor Live Limitless (ALL) loyalty

Job summary

Mantra Club Croc, part of Accor, is seeking a Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional dishes at Airlie Beach’s Whitsundays region. Lead a kitchen section, ensure smooth service, and drive seasonal menu ideas while managing costs.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee rostering and stock control, and ensure HACCP compliance in a vibrant resort setting that showcases Accor’s training platforms and global opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with leadership abilities.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for creating exceptional dishes.
• Personal presentation and communication skills are imperative, with flexibility to work weekends/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Run your own section of the kitchen, ensuring smooth service.
• Support Executive Chef with seasonal menu creation while managing food costs.
• Supervise junior chefs and develop the team in line with company values.
• Handle rostering, stock take, ordering and month-end reporting.

Skills

Senior kitchen leadership

Culinary excellence

Menu planning

Food cost management

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Mantra Club Croc is located five minutes’ drive from the main street of Airlie Beach, and is situated in the magical Whitsundays region in North-Queensland. The property offers a mix of hotel rooms and suites, a lagoon style pool, and Club Croc Bistro for its guests to experience within a relaxing resort style environment. On your days off, enjoy the myriad choices on offer to island hop, visit the powder white sands of iconic Whitehaven Beach, or snorkel, dive and discover the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and meet its inhabitants.

Purpose

As Sous Chef, you will be the culinary partner to the Executive Chef, contributing to the creation of remarkable dishes that captivate our customers. Your role will be instrumental in overseeing kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu innovation, ensuring every guests culinary journey remains a smooth and delightful one!

Primary Responsibilities

• Run your own section of the kitchen, ensuring service is smooth and assist with other sections if they require help
• Supporting the Executive Chef with seasonal menu creation ensuring we remain authentic to the direction of the establishment whilst managing food costs
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior chefs, supporting the on boarding and ongoing development of junior kitchen team members to create an inclusive, high performing culture in line with company values
• Assist with administrative elements of the department including but not limited to rostering, stock take, ordering and end of month reporting
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP and workplace health and safety legislation and regulation

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a reputable culinary establishment with leadership abilities and track record of effectively leading kitchen teams
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for creating exceptional dishes
• The possession of a Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) – Essential
• Passionate about food and cooking, with a modern approach to menu planning and design
• Personal presentation & communication skills are imperative, along with positive energy & attitude
• Flexibly to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays as required
• ALL Heartist Membership -Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts-Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program-Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way-Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network-With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities-We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.

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