Sous Chef - Banquet

Mondrian Gold Coast has established itself as one of the Gold Coast’s most vibrant lifestyle destinations, bringing together immersive dining, chic bars and a luxury pool club in the heart of Burleigh Heads. With a dynamic collection of venues and exceptional food and beverage experiences, Mondrian continues to energise the local scene and create memorable experiences for guests.

LiTO is the heartbeat of Italian life on Burleigh’s shores. Serving bold coastal Italian flavours, seasonal dishes and playful, elevated simplicity, LiTO brings an energetic taste of Italy to the Gold Coast from morning through evening. From post-surf coffees to sunset aperitivo, live entertainment and long, celebratory feasts, LiTO is built around great food, great atmosphere and unforgettable moments.

We are now looking for an experienced Banquet Sous Chef – Conference & Events to join our culinary team and support the delivery of exceptional food experiences across Mondrian Gold Coast’s conference, events and banquet operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys the variety of events and functions and takes pride in delivering consistently high-quality food at scale. Working closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team, you will play a key role in leading the kitchen operation for conferences, weddings, private events and other large-scale functions.

THE ROLE

• Assist the Head Chef in the preparation, costing and design of all food menus.
• Supervision of kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef. Delegate duties and responsibilities to culinary team to ensure service demands are met.
• Ensure the highest possible standard of hygiene is practiced and maintained by the entire culinary team to meet Health & Safety regulations and HACCP food preparation guidelines.
• Liaise with Food and Beverage team members regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.
• Be available to assist guests with requests and handle all complaints promptly and efficiently as required, ensuring follow-up to determine the source of the complaint and resolution of the problem.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated experience in a senior role leading a commercial or restaurant kitchen
• Previous supervisory, leadership and training experience
• Sound computer literacy with experience using online ordering systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• A strong working knowledge of HACCP and food handling requirements
• Previous exposure to high volume restaurants or event spaces
• Ability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Full Australian Working Rights