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Sous Chef
Job No:
Spicers440
Location:
Sunshine Coast Hinterland
- Add credit to your professional reputation - be part of a Two-hatted restaurant!
- Enjoy a gratifying Chef role - work with the finest local ingredients and produce!
- Join the industry’s best - Work under the guidance of Head Chef, Christopher Hagan and highly acclaimed Group Executive Chef, Cameron Matthews!
About Us
Spicers Retreats boasts a collection of spectacular, award winning properties set in multiple locations throughout South East Queensland and New South Wales. Our luxury retreats are notorious for providing an unforgettable experience complete with gourmet cuisine, attentive service and refined comfort.
Set within our Five Star Spicers Clovelly Estate is the Long Apron. Awarded two Chef Hats in the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Queensland Good Food Guide, two Chefs Hats in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Australian Good Food and Travel Guide and ranked in the Top 100 Restaurants in Australia by The Australian Gourmet Traveller, The Long Apron continues to deliver European-inspired menus with flair and élan.
About the Role
As The Long Apron Sous Chef you will learn and work with a dynamic team of highly regarded chefs with established reputations. Your primary focus will be to assist in the delivery of an outstanding dining experience for our guests whilst growing your career in an inspiring environment.
Some of your duties will include:
- Support the Head Chef to develop creative and contemporary menus;
- Assist the Head Chef with kitchen operations;
- Assist with stock control and stock ordering;
- Coach and lead the kitchen team to increase skill level and ensure the delivery of high quality dishes.
About you:
Spicers Retreats greatly value dedicated hospitality professionals who demonstrate a generosity of spirit. We seek committed and passionate talent who demonstrate our core values:
Happy – We are an advocate for the brand, have a sense of fun and look on the bright side of life. We don’t accept cynics.
Humble – We are willing to listen and learn and no task is beneath us. We value teamwork, are generous and don’t have an ego.
Smart – We are empathetic and aware of how we behave affects others. We look for efficiencies and work smarter not harder. We put the business first, then the team, then ourselves.
In addition to the above you must have:
- relevant qualifications;
- experience working in a similar establishment (fine dining, a la carte, hatted restaurant);
- a desire to learn and willingness to follow direction;
- a passion for cooking and an interest in keeping abreast of latest trends and innovations;
- an emphasis on quality and pride in your work;
- a great work ethic and team player;
- Commitment, reliability and determination.
Why work for us?
At Spicers Retreats we love our people and are committed to supporting them to achieve their goals by offering the essential ingredients and winning recipes for success, you just provide the passion!
We regularly celebrate our triumphs with great food, fine wine and good humour at our quarterly 'Spice Nights' and annual gala Awards Night.
Aside from our festivities, your hard work and dedication will be recognised and rewarded through:
- Mentoring, training and support from a warm and encouraging team environment.
- Competitive remuneration
- Genuine opportunities for progression across our business
- Generous accommodation and dining discounts at our award winning retreats
To apply:
- Like our Facebook Careers page: https://www.facebook.com/spicersretreatscareers/
- Tell us “what you will bring to the table” and submit your application by clicking apply now.