Sous Chef

Accor; City Of Busselton; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist Membership - Discounts

Family & Friends Discounts

ALL Loyalty Program

Learn Your Way - Accor Academy

Build Your Network

Worldwide Opportunities

Job summary

Pullman Bunker Bay, part of the Accor portfolio, seeks a Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in crafting remarkable dishes and leading kitchen operations in the Margaret River region. This role emphasizes menu innovation, cost control, and staff development.

You will oversee a section, mentor junior chefs, and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture while upholding HACCP and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with leadership abilities.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for creating exceptional dishes.
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) is essential.
• Flexible to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Run your own section of the kitchen, ensuring service is smooth.
• Support the Executive Chef with seasonal menu creation while managing food costs.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior chefs and develop the team.
• Assist with rostering, stock take, ordering and end of month reporting.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Strong culinary skills

Team leadership

Flexibility across shifts

Personal presentation

Positive energy & attitude

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Pullman Bunker Bay

is a 5-star luxury beachside resort located in the stunning Margaret River Region of Western Australia. The resort offers 150 beautifully appointed bungalow-style villas, a variety of food and beverage options at the Other Side of the Moon restaurant and bar, award-winning conference and wedding facilities, and a rejuvenating day spa.

While living and working in this picturesque area, you can explore sailing adventures, savour award-winning wines, and experience world class whale watching from the banks of Bunker Bay Beach.

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

Accor Benefits

• 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.