Sous Chef

Add expected salary to your profile for insights With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provides accommodation that suits every budget and style – from campsites to luxury resorts. From Tropical North Queensland to the remote Tasmanian wilderness, we connect holidaymakers with incredible natural destinations that offer more than a change of scenery. Owned by the NRMA Group, we have a large team across our holiday parks, resorts and support office who love what they do, all working together to make holiday magic. Because creating unforgettable holidays is not just our job – it’s in our nature. Angourie Resort is located along the pristine shores of the seaside town of Yamba, Northern New South Wales. Surrounded by 600 hectares of picturesque rainforest and a stone’s throw from Yuraygir National Park, the Resort is a traveller’s delight. It showcases 66 rooms, a pool, day spa, restaurant and conference facilities, as well as being a popular location for weddings. Angourie Resort is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Located only 1.5 hours from the popular towns of Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour. Job Description

• Join the Team for the opening of our newly renovated and renamed, Tides Kitchen and Bar!
• Explore your creativity with some of Australia's best seafood!

What you’ll do: Reporting to the Head Chef you'll join our Kitchen Team who pride themselves on providing exceptional service with culinary delights. You’ll treat our guests and customers as individuals, offering tailored options and solutions with a resilient and can-do attitude. On a daily basis you will:

• Undertake general or specialised cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering duties, as required to a high standard
• Monitor the hygiene of food preparation areas and equipment
• Under the direction of the Head Chef, lead, supervise and mentor your Team

Serving modern Australian cuisine with fresh local seafood you’ll curate a la carte delights for Tides Kitchen and Bar, our Pool Bar and Room Service menus. You'll also play a key role in the many functions and events that take place at our Resort. What you’ll bring:

• Significant (minimum 4 years) hands-on experience in kitchen operations with a clear understanding of the logistics of restaurants and functions catering
• Experience in leading, coaching and mentoring a team
• Experience working in events and functions
• A passion for your trade and for creating and presenting contemporary dishes using local produce
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly with common office applications
• Formal qualifications in commercial cookery
• The ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to adapt
• DoFoodSafely Certificate of completion
• Flexible attitude to work hours over a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays

What’s in it for you?

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• “ME” day – one extra day of paid leave per year, called a ME Day, to use at any time during the calendar year
• Market leading 18 weeks paid primary and 4 weeks paid secondary parental leave entitlements
• Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel
• Grow or progress your career and move around the country or across the NRMA Group's business with us.

Know you belong: At NRMA Parks & Resorts we celebrate and welcome difference and work together to create an inclusive workplace where our people feel respected, heard, valued and connected no matter what background or experience. We welcome people from all walks of life and embrace unique perspectives. While we continue to commit to an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace we are proud of our key achievements to date:

• We made the 2022 AFR Boss Best Places to Work List
• Recognised by Reconciliation Australia for our ‘Stretch’ Reconciliation Action Plan
• Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2023-2025
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• Awarded 2023 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Bronze Employer & 2022 AWEI Most Improved Employer

Are you nodding your head as you read this? Ready to roll up your sleeves and really make a difference? Apply now, we cannot wait to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr