Peppers Beach Club & Spa, located in the idyllic beachside destination of Palm Cove, just 30 minutes north of Cairns in Far North Queensland, is a perfect blend of plantation charm and beach chic. The resort offers a variety of accommodations, ranging from hotel rooms to one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. The food and beverage offerings include La Mesa restaurant, which seats up to 80 guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as the On the Rocks swim-up pool bar and bespoke conferencing facilities for up to 100 guests.
When not working enjoy the tranquillity of the region. Experience day trips to nearby islands, snorkel and dive the Great Barrier Reef or stroll the local markets, embracing the FNQ lifestyle.
Purpose
As Sous Chef, you will be the culinary partner to the Executive Chef, contributing to the creation of remarkable dishes that captivate our customers. Your role will be instrumental in overseeing kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu innovation, ensuring every guests culinary journey remains a smooth and delightful one
Primary Responsibilities
Run your own section of the kitchen, ensuring service is smooth and assist with other sections if they require help
Supporting the Executive Chef with seasonal menu creation ensuring we remain authentic to the direction of the establishment whilst managing food costs
Provide supervision and guidance to junior chefs, supporting the on boarding and ongoing development of junior kitchen team members to create an inclusive, high performing culture in line with company values
Assist with administrative elements of the department including but not limited to rostering, stock take, ordering and end of month reporting
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP and workplace health and safety legislation and regulation
Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a reputable culinary establishment with leadership abilities and track record of effectively leading kitchen teams
Strong culinary skills and a passion for creating exceptional dishes
The possession of a Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) – Essential
Passionate about food and cooking, with a modern approach to menu planning and design
Personal presentation & communication skills are imperative, along with positive energy & attitude
Flexibly to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays as required
Accor Benefits
ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide
Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor's industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career
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