Sous Chef - Pastry

NOVOTEL; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a passionate Sous Chef – Pastry to lead our pastry kitchen, delivering refined desserts for dining and large events.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll work with the Head Chef to oversee daily pastry operations, ensure quality and safety, and guide a team through menu development and service.

If you bring trade qualification in patisserie and a track record in high-volume hospitality, you’ll thrive in our vibrant resort setting.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified in Patisserie with hotel-level pastry experience.
• Experience in high-volume or events operations highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and kitchen compliance.
• Creative with attention to detail and presentation.
• Leads by example and supports team development.
• Excellent organisation under pressure.
• Positive, professional pastry-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen.
• Drive menu development with fresh, creative ideas.
• Maintain consistency, presentation and food safety.
• Lead, train and develop junior pastry staff.
• Coordinate with kitchen teams for smooth service.
• Support stock control, ordering and waste management.
• Foster positive team culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Patisserie qualification

Leadership experience

Food safety HACCP

High-volume events

Menu development

Team development

Job description

Step into a senior pastry leadership role in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most unique and diverse resort environments.

Set across 36 hectares of stunning coastal surrounds, Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort is a standout destination featuring over 370 rooms, a private lagoon with water activities, a resort-style pool and vibrant dining at Sola Bar & Restaurant — our modern coastal take on Sicilian cuisine.

At the centre of it all is the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, hosting conferences and events for up to 1,400 guests. This scale and variety create an exciting pastry operation where you’ll deliver everything from refined à la carte desserts to large-scale event production, offering real variety and the opportunity to lead within a dynamic and high-performing kitchen environment.

Job Description

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef – Pastry to support the leadership of our pastry kitchen and help drive high-quality, creative offerings across restaurant and event service.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef and Executive Chef to oversee daily pastry operations, ensuring consistency, quality and efficiency across the resort. You’ll play a key leadership role in guiding the team, maintaining standards and contributing to menu development in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen
• Drive menu development and contribute fresh, creative ideas
• Maintain consistency, presentation and food safety standards across all production
• Lead, train and develop junior chefs
• Coordinate with wider kitchen teams to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Support stock control, ordering and waste management practices
• Foster a positive team culture and continuous improvement mindset

Qualifications

• Trade qualified in Patisserie with strong pastry experience in a hotel or similar environment
• Proven experience in high-volume or conference & events operations highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance standards
• Creative approach with strong attention to detail and presentation standards
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and support team development
• Strong organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure
• Positive, professional attitude with a genuine passion for pastry and teamwork

Additional Information

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

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