Senior Sous Chef

When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day. About QT Sydney Nestled within the historic former Gowings department store and historic State Theatre, QT Sydney entwines the intrigue and excitement of the past with an edgy designer art deco hotel. About QT Gowings Located within QT Sydney, Gowings’ next story is inspired by New York’s Little Italy and steakhouse scene. QT Sydney’s dining institution, working with two industry giants, Creative Culinary Director and globally renowned chef, Sean Connolly and other respected chefs within the industry. Gowings is an electric expression of simultaneously elegant and unpretentious Italo cuisine. It welcomes guests with the warmth of an open kitchen, heat of grills on high, roaming trolleys for tableside service - with a dose of punk and a tone of theatrics. About the role The Senior Sous Chef will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operations. You will be responsible for leading the kitchen team, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service. Your culinary expertise and leadership skills will contribute to creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests. Skills & Experience

• Assist the Head Chef in menu planning, development, and execution.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards and in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and manage inventory effectively.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist in cost control and budget management, minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to innovate and implement seasonal menus.
• Oversee food presentation and plating to ensure consistency and quality.
• Manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, making decisions to resolve issues as they arise.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and techniques to enhance the restaurant's offerings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
• Strong knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and cuisines.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Passion for food and commitment to excellence.

At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot.

• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, Lylo and more.
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
• Strategic focus on sustainable design, sustainable practices & procurement and transparency and reporting.
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.

If you’re interested in keeping up to date with all available positions at EVT, including cinemas, hotels, and Thredbo, you can sign up for our weekly job alerts here . Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a sous chef?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
• Do you have experience as a chef in a high volume restaurant?

As part of the Australian-owned Event Hospitality & Entertainment group, we’re a reliable, accountable employer and a loved place to work. The experience of creating over 125 destinations has taught us how to take care of people across some of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved brands including QT, Rydges Hotels & Resorts, Atura Hotels, Event Cinemas, Moonlight Cinemas, Greater Union & BCC Cinemas, GU Film House, Cine Star, Thredbo Alpine Village & Resort, the State Theatre and more. Our value rests on our people, and we value the contribution every individual makes. #J-18808-Ljbffr