Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Boilerhouse Restaurant

• Sponsorship on offer for the right candidate
• Full-Time
• Opportunities for professional and leadership growth and skills development in hotels and hospitality

The Opportunity

Working alongside some of the most creative and respected Hotel and Hospitality names in the industry, this role forms part of our Kitchen leadership team that is ideas driven, ever evolving and guest experience focused.

The Sous Chef role at Q Station requires you to lead and actively manage the delivery of the overall guest experience at the Boilerhouse restaurant, requiring the tenacity and focus to listen to your team and our guests, continually improving the delivery of Q Station's signature service. 

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Boilerhouse kitchen.
• Ensure a high standard of guest satisfaction through the highest quality of food quality and presentation.
• Support menu planning, design and costings.
• Effectively manage the Kitchen Team and foster a positive work culture.
• Apply sound understanding and complete rostering to ensure team productivity and happiness is optimised and profitability is maximised.
• Manage effective supplier relationships and supply forecasts.
• Exercise your understanding of effective ordering through sound stock, cost and inventory controls.
• Complying with HACCP regulations to ensure the hygienic and safe preparation of food.
• Assist Executive Chef in training the Kitchen Team to maximise service levels and efficiencies according to Q Station standards.
• Collaborate with the Food and Beverage Leadership and Operations Team to ensure a high level of execution and guest satisfaction.

About Q Station

North Head Operations ('Q Station') is located in the heart of Sydney Harbour National Park - Manly, offering a range of incredible experiences from boutique accommodation, stunning wedding venues, modern conference facilities, a waterfront restaurant and Sydney’s best ghost and history tours.

Despite the rich history and incredible views, what makes Q Station most exciting is the passionate, professional and dedicated team that curate once in a lifetime experience for every one that visits the property.

People are at the core of everything we do, and our commitment is to ensure long-term success and development for every person who chooses to make Q Station the place they love to work. We are proud of the opportunities we provide to our team to grow their skills and careers in hotels and hospitality.

Essential Criteria:

You have;

• A love for great food, with a passion to create food moments that strike curiosity and delight all the senses.
• Proven experience in a Sous or Head Chef role.
• Strong restaurant a’ la carte experience in standalone or multi-site restaurant venues. Hotel experience is advantageous.
• Proven leadership experience and demonstrated team building focus.
• Professional and personable, with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Pre-equipped sound decision making and problem-solving skills, especially under pressure.
• Desire to take on challenges and exert a high level of creativity.
• Ability to multi-task and manage both operational and administrative workload (with minimal time behind a desk).
• Ability to work a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends.
• A high attention to detail with exemplary cleaning and service standards.
• Hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
• Maintain a current driver's license.

What we offer:

Join our extraordinary group and experience a place where you can be yourself, share your ideas, support your personal growth and be a valued member of a passionate team. You'll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family's wellbeing.

• Sponsorship on offer for the right candidate
• Attractive salary package on offer dependent on experience
• A beautiful work environment on the edge of Sydney Harbour with exclusive access to Quarantine Beach and Harbour views
• Discounts for accommodation, food & beverage, car hire and more
• Accor Staff Benefits Globally
• Working with a fun, vibrant and friendly team
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount on all food and beverage
• Free onsite parking

If you are ready to explore this opportunity, we'd love to connect with you – APPLY NOW!

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.