Sous Chef

MERCURE; City of Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Learn your Way – Accor Academy access

Flexibility for work-life balance

Discounted Food & Beverage + AccommodA

Refer-a-friend bonus

Parental Leave Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join Parklands Social: NY Deli & Grill. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen team, ensure high standards, and contribute to menu development.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong culinary skills, a focus on food safety, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior Chef role.
• Strong technical culinary skills and a passion for food.
• Confident leading and developing a kitchen team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Takes pride in consistency, quality and presentation.
• Has a strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Understands the importance of food cost, stock control and minimising waste.

Responsabilités

• Supporting the Executive Chef with the smooth and successful operation of the kitchen.
• Leading, motivating and developing our kitchen team across daily operations and service.
• Ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and preparation.
• Working closely with the team to deliver the Parklands Social menu and maintain its food philosophy.
• Assisting with menu development, specials and new ideas as the restaurant continues to evolve.
• Managing mise en place and ensuring the kitchen is fully prepared for each service.
• Supporting stock management, ordering, food cost control and minimising wastage.
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and WHS standards are consistently maintained.
• Working collaboratively with our Food & Beverage team to create a seamless guest experience.
• Supporting the Executive Chef with training, coaching and developing our kitchen team.
• Stepping up and taking ownership of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Description du poste

Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill | Parklands Social: NY Deli & Grill

About the Mercure brand

Mercure Hotels offer so much more than a place to find comfort and sleep –they are a portal to discovery, a springboard to exploration. Since its founding in 1973, Mercure has made it its mission to enlighten guests to the treasures of the location they are in. The network prides itself on offering high-quality standards with a true take on locality. From the moment guests arrive –– in one of our 950+ Hotels across 60+ countries –they are instantly immersed in a locally inspired atmosphere. Everything from the decorative design to a passion for local food and beverage discoveries is rooted in the unique features of each destination.

About Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill

TheMercure Brisbane Spring Hill islocated on the central city fringe, just minutes from the CBD, Brisbane River, SuncorpStadium and public transport. Overlooking the city skyline and Roma St Parklands, the Hotel features 179 spacious guest rooms with generous open-aired balconies, modern amenities, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, and an alfresco-style restaurant and bar.

Job Description

This is your chance to be part of something new.

Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill has entered an exciting new chapter, and we’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and be part of the journey.

Following an extensive transformation of the hotel, we’ve recently launched Parklands Social: NY Deli & Grill - our brand new signature restaurant and bar, inspired by the golden age of New York’s social clubs and brought to life with quality Queensland produce, bold flavours and a relaxed, welcoming approach to dining.

Now, we’re looking for a talented Sous Chef who is ready to make their mark.

About the role

Reporting to our Executive Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the team to deliver consistently exceptional food across Parklands Social, hotel operations and events.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves being in the kitchen, enjoys developing people and takes genuine pride in what comes out of the pass.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting the Executive Chef with the smooth and successful operation of the kitchen
• Leading, motivating and developing our kitchen team across daily operations and service
• Ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and preparation
• Working closely with the team to deliver the Parklands Social menu and maintain its food philosophy
• Assisting with menu development, specials and new ideas as the restaurant continues to evolve
• Managing mise en place and ensuring the kitchen is fully prepared for each service
• Supporting stock management, ordering, food cost control and minimising wastage
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and WHS standards are consistently maintained
• Working collaboratively with our Food & Beverage team to create a seamless guest experience
• Supporting the Executive Chef with training, coaching and developing our kitchen team
• Stepping up and taking ownership of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef

Qualifications

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior Chef role
• Has strong technical culinary skills and a genuine passion for food
• Is confident leading and developing a kitchen team
• Thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Takes pride in consistency, quality and presentation
• Has a strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• Understands the importance of food cost, stock control and minimising waste
• Is organised, calm under pressure and leads by example
• Enjoys contributing ideas and being part of something that is still evolving
• Brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic and plenty of personality to the kitchen

Additional Information

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• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can learn while you earn!
• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation worldwide
• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

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