Sous Chef

Company Description

Who are we?

At Accor our goal is that every person feels welcome and feels valued. We ensure that everyone can come as they are, and feel like they belong. As one big team, we know that only together can we do amazing things! The world is more welcoming when we’re connected heart to heart. How do we do it? We care, we dare, we place people at the heart of everything we do. 

What do we do?

Accor operates a selection of Qantas Lounges globally, bring our service passion and values to the aviation industry. Every day we connect with thousands of travelers as they adventure around Australia and the world.

Qantas Lounges by Accor provides a relaxing start to a holiday, an efficient workspace between flights, and a welcoming pause on the way to anywhere. With a range of offerings from upscale to luxury, our Lounges receive rave reviews from both our customers and our team.

We are seeking a highly motivated Full Time - Sous Chef to join our welcoming team providing the highest quality food for our guests and help lead our kitchen team at Adelaide Qantas Lounges with our brand new production kitchen launching in mid-July!

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join our team immediately and provide efficient, friendly and professional food to all of our lounge guests. We have an opportunity available in our al la carte and buffet environments.

All of our roles are focused on exciting our guests with flair and enthusiasm and demonstrating a genuine passion for cooking the highest quality of dishes

• Leading and motivating the kitchen team to consistently deliver high quality food for our guest
• Overseeing and ordering stock, managing monthly inventory including stock takes 
• Contributing to employee training, development and performance reviews
• Supporting Executive Chef with rostering, cost control, to ensure smooth daily operations
• Detail-focused with the ability to deliver consistently high-quality food under pressure
• Knowledge of a wide range of cooking methods and techniques
• Time management skills with the ability to multitask  
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of team members
• Flexible availability to work a rotating roster, including morning, afternoon, weekends and public holidays

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie working in a similar fast-paced environment with a minimum of 2-year experience
• Strong leadership, communication and team coordination skills 
• Understanding of HACCP and WHS requirements
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and public holidays

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualifications (e.g., Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
• MUST have full working rights within Australia
• Ability to pass a federal police background and security check

Additional Information

Great benefits with two iconic travel partners - Accor and Qantas!

• Discounted Stays at Accor Hotels - Globally over 3,000 hotels
• Staff travel rates with Qantas, Jetstar & Jetstar Asia
• Staff Meals & Barista coffee on duty
• Work with two iconic businesses and experience the buzz of the working in the Aviation industry
• Excellent working conditions & career opportunities
• Great learning and development programs available
• A company genuinely focused on its team members

Are you looking to climb the ladder in the hospitality industry? Apply now!