Sous Chef — Lead a Dynamic Asian-Inspired Hotel Kitchen

ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget; Hobart; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All Heartist discounts

Family discounts

ALL loyalty program

Training platform

Team environment

Service milestones

Job summary

ibis Styles Hobart is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead a diverse culinary team in our busy kitchen. Working with the Head Chef, you will oversee food preparation, ensure high standards, and drive guest satisfaction through creative and consistent dishes.

You will mentor junior chefs, manage food costs, uphold HACCP and safety, and collaborate with hotel departments to deliver memorable dining experiences. This role requires flexibility across seven days and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen in a fast-paced hotel or restaurant.
• Certificate III Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Leads and develops a high-performing kitchen team.
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Creative menu development with cost awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to food safety and HACCP standards.
• Ability to manage food and labour costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse culinary team alongside Head Chef.
• Supervise kitchen operations during prep and service.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to high standards.
• Monitor quality, freshness, and portion control.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Assist with inventory, ordering and cost management.
• Contribute to menu development and costing.
• Cover Head Chef in their absence and lead daily ops.
• Stay current with industry trends and concepts.
• Collaborate with hotel teams to deliver memorable dining.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Culinary creativity

Attention to food costs

Food safety HACCP

Communication skills

7-day flexibility

Education

Certificate III Commercial Cookery

Job description

ibis Styles Hobart is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead a diverse culinary team in our busy kitchen. Working with the Head Chef, you will oversee food preparation, ensure high standards, and drive guest satisfaction through creative and consistent dishes.

You will mentor junior chefs, manage food costs, uphold HACCP and safety, and collaborate with hotel departments to deliver memorable dining experiences. This role requires flexibility across seven days and a passion for hospitality.