Sous Chef — Lead Creative Cuisine in Luxury Hotels

EVT Connect Hospitality; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Staff discounts across Vista/Hospitali

Accommodation discounts

Job summary

Vista Hospitality Group seeks a passionate Sous Chef to join the creative culinary team at voco Brisbane City Centre. You will contribute to and develop your professional culinary career in a dynamic hotel environment.

You will manage food operation, supervise kitchen staff, assist with menu planning, inventory, and cost controls, and work with the executive chef to achieve company goals. We offer growth within Vista and IHG networks, staff discounts, and a positive culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role - knowledge of a la carte, buffet and banquet operation.
• 5+ years' experience in hotel/restaurant kitchen operation.
• High standards in relation to food safety.
• Passion for hospitality and making genuine human connections.
• Ability to learn and use new systems.
• High energy level and passion for achieving superior results.
• Detail oriented and able to multitask with good communication.
• Thrive under pressure and adapt to new situations.
• Pride in personal presentation.
• Desire to develop hospitality career.

Responsibilities

• Direct & manage food operation and collaborate with the executive chef.
• Oversee and supervise kitchen staff.
• Assist Executive chef for overall kitchen operation to achieve company goals.
• Assist designing unique food menus as per hotel operation.
• Assist with menu planning, inventory and management of supplies.
• Plan and execute food production operation.
• Approach work with a cost effective and control measure mindset.
• Ensure food is of a high standard - both design and taste.
• Order food supplies for kitchen.
• Keep stations clean and comply with food safety standards.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Schedule and roster staff shifts as per business demand.
• Train new employees.
• Liaise with other departments in a professional manner.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food production

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Food safety compliance

Communication skills

Tech savvy

Job description

Vista Hospitality Group seeks a passionate Sous Chef to join the creative culinary team at voco Brisbane City Centre. You will contribute to and develop your professional culinary career in a dynamic hotel environment.

You will manage food operation, supervise kitchen staff, assist with menu planning, inventory, and cost controls, and work with the executive chef to achieve company goals. We offer growth within Vista and IHG networks, staff discounts, and a positive culture.