Sous Chef

About Us:

Perfectly located on the banks of the river and a stone's throw to the Botanic Gardens, the Stamford Plaza is Brisbane’s finest 5 Star luxury Hotel and the flagship for Stamford Hotels & Resorts

Our unique location is second to none in the Brisbane market, with all 252 guest rooms featuring stunning river views. The Hotel houses eight magnificent function rooms used to hold an array of Corporate, Special Events & Weddings and additionally hosts a variety of busy food and beverage outlets. To find out more about us and to see what we have to offer please visit our website: www.stamford.com.au/spb.

About the Role:
This position is responsible for the Banquet kitchen as well as a wide range of kitchen operations as per business needs. This is a unique, hands-on position that is suitable for someone who is excited by the planning and directing of food preparation in kitchens while motivating and supporting an exceptional team of qualified chefs and kitchen stewards. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this role is responsible for consistently delivering exceptional food experiences for our guests and staff. As a Banquets Sous Chef, this role also encompasses supporting the Executive Chef in being hands on in the kitchen, as well as administrative components to support the busy operations that includes effective rostering of employees, ordering of stock, development and costing of menus. The successful candidate will have demonstrated people management capabilities with the natural passion and desire to coach, mentor, grow and lead a diverse multicultural team.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Experience in successfully managing the kitchen operations in a hotel or similar medium sized operation
• Hands on approach to running the banquet kitchen
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to effectively communicate to a wide diverse audience
• Demonstrated ability to plan, priorities and organise your varying workload
• A strong understanding of food cost, wastage, budgeting and manning
• Thorough understanding around kitchen hygiene practices, environmental and food safety standards
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, supporting & leading a team
• Maintain HACCP certification and ensure physical and administrative compliance
• Ensure the kitchen is always maintained in the highest hygienic way and well presented.
• Adhere to all Enterprise Agreement requirements, particularly in relation to the rostering of permanent and casual employees.
• Assist with on-the-job training for new team members.
• Keep up to date with the latest trends in the food service industry and work with the team to introduce new ideas regularly
• Interact in a positive and professional manner with all departments in the hotel 
• Knowledge around food trends
• Assist with the control and management of food costs in line with budget, source ingredients in accordance with the Company’s sourcing policy and control production and portions in line with agreed specifications 

What we need from you 
•    Diploma of Hospitality Management or Cert IV in Commerical Cookery or equivalent work experience of 3 -4 years
•    The ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen
•    Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
•    Team Player
•    Ability to work on rotating shifts across 7 days
•    A proactive approach to system improvements
•    Knowledge of HACCP and relevant food safety accreditation

Culture and Benefits:

Our 'Knight's Head' Logo is conceived from our founder Sir Stamford's family crest and symbolises the core values that unify all members of our company. We believe our people are our greatest asset and we therefore strive to reward, retain and develop passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. As a team member with us you can expect to receive.

• Opportunity to progress within the organisation 
• Complimentary shifts meals 
• Laundered Uniforms 
• Food & Beverage discounts in all F&B outlets within the hotels 
• Discounted Staff Parking. Subject to availability. 

How to Apply:

If you believe you have the drive, skills and experience to succeed in this role please click the 'Apply Now' button to be re-directed to our website http://www.stamford.com.au/careers/job-vacancies where you can complete our application.

You must be an Australian Resident to apply or have Visa Rights to work in Australia.

Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all within the communities we operate. 

We thank you in advance for your interest in this position, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you do not hear from us please assume that you have been unsuccessful at this stage.

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