Sous Chef

The Mercure Townsville has a fantastic role for an aspiring Sous Chef to develop their career with an International Brand. We are open to Sponsorship for the right person.

Reporting directly to our Head Chef, you will assist in all aspects of the Kitchen operation, including leading and driving the team. To succeed in this role, you must thrive working in a dynamic, fast-paced Kitchen and perform multiple tasks at once. You take pride in developing your team members and have the ability to assume responsibility and work autonomously.

Your role and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following tasks and responsibilities:

Food preparation and plate presentation for a la carte, buffet, room service and functions.
Assist in ensuring budgeted profit targets are met.
Assist with Kitchen recruitment and selection.
Assist with the supervision, motivation and training and development of all kitchen staff.
Flexible approach in adapting to guest requests.
Responsible for stock control; ensuring that stock levels are in line with company
Assist with rostering, wage costing, menu costing & design.
Maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment.
Preparing and storing food in accordance with hygiene legislation.
Working in a team environment, ensuring timely service and a high standard of presentation of our hotel product.
Ability to liaise with the Restaurant and Conferencing teams to ensure maximum efficiency and communication between departments
You must possess the following attributes:

Guest orientated and service-minded
Passionate about delivering exceptional food
Proactive and Decisive
Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
Listening and communication skills

In order to be successful for this role, you will have unlimited work rights in Australia. You are flexible to work a seven-day rotating roster, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and public holidays. You are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and pride yourself in going above and beyond.