Demi Chef - Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

About the role

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, a Sofitel property in Broadbeach with 296 rooms and suites, two bars, a signature restaurant and ten event spaces, is looking for a Demi Chef. You will help bring the hotel's culinary vision to life, combining technical expertise, creativity and precision to deliver exceptional gastronomic experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items with creativity and precision, reflecting French-inspired cuisine with local influences.
• Organise and execute mise en place for your assigned kitchen section so that ingredients are fresh and service runs smoothly.
• Execute dishes during service with consistency, paying attention to flavour, presentation and portion control.
• Assist senior chefs with menu development, tastings and recipe documentation.
• Coordinate workflow and delegate tasks within your section.
• Monitor food quality, ingredient freshness and stock levels, following FIFO procedures and minimising waste.
• Supervise and mentor Commis Chefs and apprentices.
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of senior chefs when required.
• Collaborate with other kitchen sections, the F&B team and Stewarding.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, sanitation and food safety standards in line with HACCP requirements.
• Support the safe operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment and report faults or hazards.

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience organising a kitchen section, coordinating mise en place and keeping service workflows efficient.
• Ability to guide and support junior team members.
• Strong organisational skills, resilience under pressure and openness to feedback.
• Full Australian working rights are required; flexibility to work across a seven-day operation, including weekends and public holidays, is essential.

Required skills

• Strong technical cooking skills with consistent food quality, flavour and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, stock rotation and safe kitchen practices.
• HACCP awareness.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits.
• Daily complimentary lunch, dry cleaning and on-site secure parking.
• Work anniversary stay and breakfast for two, plus a paid day off on your birthday.
• Discounts on accommodation, dining and lifestyle experiences across Accor's portfolio.
• Ongoing culinary training, mentoring and career development.