Sous Chef - Banquets
On-siteSunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AustraliaOn-siteFull TimeMid LevelHospitalityEnterprise
Full TimeMid LevelEnterpriseHospitality
Job Summary
Lead daily kitchen operations for the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, mentoring junior chefs and managing recruitment, rostering, and payroll. Create and innovate menus for banquets supporting up to 1,400 guests while overseeing the stewarding team to ensure hygiene compliance and smooth execution. Manage food costs, budgets, and inventory to drive consistency and excellence across all services. Maintain a safe, professional kitchen culture under pressure. Requires 2 years senior leadership experience, full Australian working rights, and flexible rostering including weekends and public holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years' senior/leadership experience with strong banqueting background
- Hands-on leader who motivates teams, sets standards and leads by example
- Strong communicator, able to delegate and maintain high standards under pressure
- Solutions-focused, adaptable and committed to improving food quality and service
- Works independently with initiative, precision and attention to detail
- Flexible to work rotating roster including weekends, evenings and public holidays
- Must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.