Sous Chef

Company Description

Located in the heart of Cairns City, the iconic Pullman Cairns International offers impressive waterfront and mountain views from its 324 rooms. With 13 conference spaces complementing its extensive room count, the hotel stands as one of the largest in the region. The hotel's stunning three-story lobby, adorned with marble flooring and dazzling glass chandeliers, epitomises the exceptional experience for which the Pullman brand is renowned.

Nestled beneath the towering feature windows, Coco’s Kitchen + Bar celebrates the tropical environment with an exceptional array of local fish and seafood, emphasising high-quality, regionally sourced produce. Executive Chef Simon Capewell and his team are the masterminds behind these mouth-watering dishes. With over 25 years of experience, Simon's passion for diverse cultures shines through in his creations.

As a leader of our esteemed culinary team, you'll express your passion for first-class cuisine and contribute to memorable dining experiences that keep guests coming back.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. Partnering with the Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen brigade and ensure a high standard of quality assurance, food management processes and recipe consistency. You will :

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to manage the quality and consistency of all outlet and function orders.
• Oversee cost control and budgeting, identifying opportunities to reduce food and labour costs.
• Lead the recruiting, training, and development of the culinary team.
• Maintain awareness of local competition, suppliers, and industry trends.

Qualifications

You will be an experienced chef, with the confidence to share your knowledge and perspective with our enthusiastic culinary team. In the absence of the Executive Chef, you will be expected to run the kitchen as the sole point of leadership.

To achieve this you will need :

Additional Information

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

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