Sous Chef-Banquets

Novotel & ibis Balikpapan; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual night stay in Sofitel luxury on

Global Accor discounts

Paid day off on birthday month

Discounted on-site parking

Rewards program and recognition

Development and growth opportunities

Job summary

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is seeking a Sous Chef – Banquets to lead and elevate our banqueting kitchen for conferences and events. You will craft refined menus with a French flair and oversee all aspects from prep to service, ensuring exquisite quality and presentation.

Join a luxury property that values creativity, teamwork and guest-centric hospitality, with rotating rosters and opportunities for growth in a vibrant beachfront locale.

Qualifications

• Recognised culinary qualifications.
• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in luxury hotel or banqueting.
• Strong knowledge of French and modern Australian cuisine.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Thrives under high-volume events with a calm professional demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of chefs to deliver world‑class cuisine for banquets, conferences and events.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design refined menus featuring local produce with French flair.
• Oversee banquet kitchen operations from prep to plating, timing and service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and HACCP compliance.
• Foster creativity, teamwork and pride within the kitchen brigade.
• Enhance the hotel’s banquet offering and culinary reputation for the year ahead.

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Job Description

A career that lets your passion shine:
Join Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach and bring your creativity to life as our Sous Chef – Banquets, leading the culinary charge for our meetings, conferences and events. This pivotal role will shape how we deliver luxury banquet experiences in 2026 and beyond - combining precision, artistry, and heartfelt hospitality.

As Sous Chef – Banquets, you will:

• Lead and inspire a team of talented chefs to deliver world-class cuisine for bespoke banquets, conferences, and events; from intimate meetings to grand banquet events.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to design refined, innovative menus that showcase local produce with French flair.
• Oversee all aspects of banquet kitchen operations - from preparation and plating to logistics and service timing, ensuring excellence in every detail.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Foster a culture of creativity, teamwork, engagement and pride within the kitchen brigade.
• Play a key role in enhancing the hotel’s event offering and culinary reputation as we elevate our banquet experience for the year ahead.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• Recognised culinary qualifications with prior experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel or banqueting environment.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale kitchen operations and coordinate high-volume functions without compromising quality.
• Strong knowledge of French and modern Australian cuisine, with an eye for presentation and precision.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a diverse team.
• Ability to thrive during high volume events while maintaining a calm, professional demeanour.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and commitment to exceeding guest expectations.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends, evenings, and event schedules as required.

Additional Information

Thrive in our Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach community:

• Complimentary night stay in Sofitel luxury each year on your work anniversary, with buffet breakfast.
• Global Accor discounts on accommodation, dining and experiences for you, your friends and family.
• Paid day off during your birthday month.
• Discounted on-site parking in the heart of Broadbeach.
• Personalised rewards program and recognition opportunities.
• Development and growth pathways within Accor, a world leader in hospitality.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.