Sous Chef

Company Description

“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at ibis Styles Hobart!  Centrally located on Macquarie Street, the 296-room ibis Styles Hobart is Tasmania's largest hotel and is a short walk from Hobart's famous waterfront and Salamanca Market.

We are seeking a full-time Sous Chef at our Mr Good Guy restaurant, who wants more than just a job. Everything we do, we do to help our guests and our people feel welcome and valued to give them the best experience possible. 

Join us, and become a Heartist®

Job Description

• Alongside our Head Chef, help lead a diverse team to create an outstanding dining experience for our guests, delivering consistent, high-quality food and an exceptional dining experience
• Supervise and coordinate the kitchen team during food preparation and service
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to hotel standards
• Monitor kitchen operations to maintain food quality, freshness, and consistency
• Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen team members
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations
• Manage kitchen inventory and food cost control
• Participate in menu development and costings
• Handle kitchen scheduling, stock ordering, and supplier communication in the Head Chef’s absence
• Stay up to date with culinary trends and techniques

Qualifications

What we are looking for…

• An experienced Sous Chef, preferably with knowledge of Asian cuisine
• Relevant culinary trade qualifications (minimum Certificate III Commercial Cookery)
• Natural leadership skills with demonstrated results in developing and motivating teams, your lead by example approach will be infectious
• Creativity for menu development and up-to-date knowledge of current food trends
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude
• Motivation, energy and drive
• A passion to learn and grow within the business
• Have a genuine passion for what you do, keeping up to date with new food trends, and actively contribute to menu development.
• Be a calming influence in the midst of a high pressured, fast paced environment, with the ability to sustain and drive positive team morale creating a culture that people want to be part of.
• Capability to manage & monitor financial budgets and food & labour costs
• Be flexible and rotate to work across breakfast, lunch and dinner to ensure service standards expected are being achieved.

You must have working rights in Australia

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• “Learn Your Way” with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training
• Be part of a dynamic hotel environment with a supportive and fun team
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.