Company Description

Situated in the vibrant heart of Brisbane's Cultural Precinct near the beautiful South Bank Parklands, Novotel Brisbane South Bank places you, and our guests, just moments away from premier destinations such as the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and the Queensland Art Gallery.

Job Description

This is your opportunity to join our team, as we reimagine our restaurant, and prepare to launch Brisbane’s newest grill experience. We’re looking for an Executive Chef who will pioneer a new standard of service, and create memorable dining experiences through their passion for first class cuisine. You’ll get to work alongside some of the industry’s most well regarded hospitality consultants, as you shape our culinary identity.

As the leader of our culinary offering, you will manage the kitchen brigade through their day-to-day operations, setting a high standard of food quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee culinary operations, ensuring consistent delivery of quality in product and service.
Manage kitchen budget and cost control, and in collaboration with the Food & Beverage Manager, maintain profitability within all outlets
Lead the development and training of the culinary team
Ensure compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, WHS, and Accor brand standards

Qualifications

We are seeking a hands-on leader who will bring creativity, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit to the role. A successful candidate will have depth of experience in their culinary background, which you will draw on to deliver memorable dining experiences within our restaurant and conferencing outlets.

Qualification in Commercial Cookery or similar relevant qualification.
Demonstrated experience managing a high volume restaurant kitchen.
Coherent knowledge and adherence to food safety standards.
Proven experience mentoring emerging kitchen leaders, and junior team members.

Additional Information

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.

Why work for Accor?
Accor is one of the worlds largest hospitality companies, with over 5,800 hotels across 110 countries. Placing people at the heart of everything we do, we welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.