Sous Chef - Banquets

Company Description

Located in the heart of Broadbeach, just steps from the ocean, Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is a five-star luxury hotel featuring 296 guest rooms and suites, two bars, a restaurant, multi-level pool, and ten elegant event spaces. Our hotel blends French sophistication with the relaxed charm of coastal Queensland, offering a distinctive destination for both leisure and business guests.

Job Description

A career that lets your passion shine:
Join Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach and bring your creativity to life as our Sous Chef – Banquets, leading the culinary charge for our meetings, conferences and events. This pivotal role will shape how we deliver luxury banquet experiences in 2026 and beyond - combining precision, artistry, and heartfelt hospitality.

As Sous Chef – Banquets, you will:

• Lead and inspire a team of talented chefs to deliver world-class cuisine for bespoke banquets, conferences, and events; from intimate meetings to grand banquet events.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to design refined, innovative menus that showcase local produce with French flair.
• Oversee all aspects of banquet kitchen operations - from preparation and plating to logistics and service timing, ensuring excellence in every detail.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Foster a culture of creativity, teamwork, engagement and pride within the kitchen brigade.
• Play a key role in enhancing the hotel’s event offering and culinary reputation as we elevate our banquet experience for the year ahead.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• Recognised culinary qualifications with prior experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel or banqueting environment.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale kitchen operations and coordinate high-volume functions without compromising quality.
• Strong knowledge of French and modern Australian cuisine, with an eye for presentation and precision.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a diverse team.
• Ability to thrive during high volume events while maintaining a calm, professional demeanour.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and commitment to exceeding guest expectations.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends, evenings, and event schedules as required.

Additional Information

Thrive in our Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach community:

• Complimentary night stay in Sofitel luxury each year on your work anniversary, with buffet breakfast.
• Global Accor discounts on accommodation, dining and experiences for you, your friends and family.
• Paid day off during your birthday month.
• Discounted on-site parking in the heart of Broadbeach.
• Monthly events and curated staff activations designed to celebrate and connect our team.
• Personalised rewards program and recognition opportunities.
• Development and growth pathways within Accor, a world leader in hospitality.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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