Sous Chef - voco Brisbane

Voco; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Discounts across Vista Hospitality

IHG discounts Worldwide

Positive staff culture

Promotional opportunity within group

Job summary

Vista Hospitality Group is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join the voco Brisbane City Centre culinary team. You will lead food operation, supervise kitchen staff and support the executive chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires 5+ years in hotel/restaurant kitchen operations, with strong food safety standards, a love for hospitality and ability to work across a la carte, buffet and banquet services. A proactive, detail‑oriented, tech‑savvy mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in hotel/restaurant kitchen operation.
• Knowledge of a la carte, buffet and banquet operations.
• High standards in relation to food safety.
• Passion for all things hospitality and connecting with guests.
• Tech savvy and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct and 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 with menu planning, inventory and management of supplies.
• Plan and execute food production operation.
• Approach work with a cost effective and control mindset.
• Ensure food is of a high standard in design and taste.
• Keep stations clean and comply with food safety standards.
• Schedule and roster staff shifts as per business demand.
• Liaise with other departments professionally.

Skills

5+ years experience

A la carte knowledge

Buffet & banquet operations

Food safety standards

Hospitality passion

Team leadership

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Tech savvy / new systems

Job description

In 2022 Vista Hospitality Group opened two new hotels in Brisbane CBD. The first to open wasvoco™Brisbane City Centrewhich offers 194 guest rooms, 11 meetings rooms, 2 F&B outlets, a Fitness Centre & Rooftop Pool. Soon to follow was theHotel Indigo Brisbane City Centrewith 212-rooms and the incredible new Izakaya Publico Restaurant and Bar 1603.

The hotels are managed and operated byVista Hospitality Group a new business within the Australasian hospitality sector, that offers a suite of resources and operational advantages, uniquely tailored for owners and partners.

What You'll Do

At voco everyone's a host. If there’s one thing we know, it’s that a great host is at the heart of every great stay. And it might be stating the obvious, but at home or in a hotel, we think the trick to being a great host is understanding what your guests want and when they want it. Knowing when to add those little touches and small thoughtful gestures that make every stay special and when to take a step back. For this we need a passionate and experiencedSous Chefto join our creative culinary team, where you will have the opportunity to contribute and develop your professional culinary career.

• 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 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.
• Keep stations clean and comply with food safety standards.
• Schedule and roster staff shifts as per business demand.
• Liaise with other departments in a professional manner.

What You Bring

• 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.
• You have a passion for all things hospitality and love making genuine human connections.
• Tech savvy - ability to learn and use new systems!
• You have a high energy level and a passion for achieving superior results.
• You are detail oriented and able to effectively multitask with great communication skills.
• You thrive under pressure and are flexible when adapting to new situations.
• You take pride in personal presentation.
• You have a passion to develop your hospitality career.

In Return We Offer

• Career growth opportunities throughout the Vista Hospitality Group.
• Food & Beverage and Accommodation discounts across the Vista Hospitality Group.
• Fantastic International colleague accommodation and F&B discounts throughout IHG Hotels (Worldwide).
• A steadfast commitment to creating a positive staff culture.
• And many more perks of being part of the Vista and IHG network.

At Vista Hospitality we strongly believe in developing our own colleagues and promoting from within, so the opportunities are boundless for those that are passionate and deliver.

Vista Hospitality Group is an equal opportunities employer with a zero tolerance to discrimination, harassment or any type of behaviours that are contrary to providing a safe, inclusive & respectful environment for all.