Sous Chef - Mr Good Guy Restaurant

About the role

ibis Styles Hobart, Tasmania's largest hotel with 296 rooms, is looking for a full-time Sous Chef for its award-winning Mr Good Guy restaurant, which combines South-East Asian flavours with an energetic dining experience. The role works alongside the Head Chef to lead a diverse culinary team and deliver memorable dining experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a diverse culinary team and supervise kitchen operations during food preparation and service
• Ensure dishes meet the Mr Good Guy brand standards, with consistent quality, freshness, portion control and presentation
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen team members
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards
• Assist with inventory, stock control and food cost management
• Contribute to menu development, recipe creation and costings
• Step in for the Head Chef in their absence, covering rostering, ordering, supplier relationships and daily operations
• Stay up to date with industry trends and collaborate with the wider hotel team

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior culinary leader in a fast-paced restaurant or hotel; Asian cuisine experience highly regarded
• Minimum Certificate III Commercial Cookery qualification
• Natural leader with hands-on, lead-by-example approach and strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Commercial awareness, creativity and interest in menu development and food innovation
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
• Ability to manage food, labour, inventory and kitchen budgets
• Flexible to work across 7 days a week in breakfast, lunch and dinner operations
• Working rights in Australia

What we offer

• All Heartist membership with discounts on accommodation and food and beverage worldwide
• Family and friends discounts on accommodation, services and events
• Accor Live Limitless loyalty program with status and reward points
• Modern training platform with a growing database of free, industry-focused training
• A dynamic, supportive hotel environment and recognition of service anniversaries and tenure milestones