Executive Sous Chef

Company Description

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a diverse portfolio of over 530 properties. Through our Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI properties, Minor Hotels operates in 50+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America.

Minor Hotels AU & NZ is a proud leader in strata titled accommodation management with numerous Hotels, Resorts and Residential Apartment buildings throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Job Description

Join the team at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, nestled in the heart of the stunning Hunter Valley wine region. We’re seeking a dynamic Executive Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences across our bistro, fine dining restaurant, and conference venues.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will play a vital role in overseeing the daily operations of a busy and diverse kitchen. You’ll lead a team of talented chefs, contribute to menu creation, and uphold the highest standards in food quality, safety, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise kitchen operations across all outlets, maintaining consistency and excellence
• Collaborate on menu development and recipe creation with a strong focus on cost control
• Monitor and manage inventory, food cost, and labour budgets
• Ensure food safety compliance and uphold high hygiene and sanitation standards
• Recruit, train, roster, and mentor kitchen staff to build a high-performing team
• Cater to a wide range of dietary requirements, allergies, and preferences with care and precision
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in kitchen processes and service delivery

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen leadership role, ideally within a resort or multi-outlet venue
• Strong culinary background with a flair for both contemporary and classic cuisine
• Sound knowledge of cost control, food safety standards, and kitchen operations
• Passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing others
• Creative, organised, and committed to delivering memorable guest experiences

Additional Information

Join our positive and vibrant team and be rewarded with these team benefits:  

• 50% discounts on accommodation across all Minor Hotel brands in Australia and New Zealand
• 20% team member’s friend and family discount on accommodation across all Minor Hotel brands in Australia and New Zealand
• Access to Minor Hotels ANZ paid parental leave benefits
• Additional paid leave including Birthday and Study leave.
• Educational Financial support may be available to those who undertake development relevant to the company’s business requirements.  
• NIB Insurance discounts  
• Discount savings and cash back from over 400 popular retailers in Australia and New Zealand
• Entertainment and experience discounts (Opera Australia; Australia Zoo; BRG Brands- Experience oz, Adrenaline and RedBalloon)
• Discount on Furniture
• Wellbeing programs with Uprise (EAP)
• Wellness Programs at Elysia Wellness retreat Accommodation, all F&B, all Wellness Activities, Spa Treatments (depends on length of program to how many) and Wellness one on one consults.

Our people drive the success of our business, so we will invest in your skills to allow you to grow and progress through your career. You'll feel at home as part of a close team who thrive on delivering exceptional guest experiences and working in a company focused on ensuring the best work place culture.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.