Sous Chef – Banquets

Located in the heart of Broadbeach, just steps from the ocean, Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is a five-star luxury hotel featuring 296 guest rooms and suites, two bars, a restaurant, multi-level pool, and ten elegant event spaces. Our hotel blends French sophistication with the relaxed charm of coastal Queensland, offering a distinctive destination for both leisure and business guests.

A career that lets your passion shine:
Join Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach and bring your creativity to life as our Sous Chef – Banquets, leading the culinary charge for our meetings, conferences and events. This pivotal role will shape how we deliver luxury banquet experiences in 2026 and beyond – combining precision, artistry, and heartfelt hospitality.

As Sous Chef – Banquets, you will:

• Lead and inspire a team of talented chefs to deliver world-class cuisine for bespoke banquets, conferences, and events; from intimate meetings to grand banquet events.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to design refined, innovative menus that showcase local produce with French flair.
• Oversee all aspects of banquet kitchen operations – from preparation and plating to logistics and service timing, ensuring excellence in every detail.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Foster a culture of creativity, teamwork, engagement and pride within the kitchen brigade.
• Play a key role in enhancing the hotel’s event offering and culinary reputation as we elevate our banquet experience for the year ahead.

What you will bring to the role:

• Recognised culinary qualifications with prior experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel or banqueting environment.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale kitchen operations and coordinate high-volume functions without compromising quality.
• Strong knowledge of French and modern Australian cuisine, with an eye for presentation and precision.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a diverse team.
• Ability to thrive during high volume events while maintaining a calm, professional demeanour.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and commitment to exceeding guest expectations.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends, evenings, and event schedules as required.

Thrive in our Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach community:

• Complimentary night stay in Sofitel luxury each year on your work anniversary, with buffet breakfast.
• Global Accor discounts on accommodation, dining and experiences for you, your friends and family.
• Paid day off during your birthday month.
• Discounted on-site parking in the heart of Broadbeach.
• Monthly events and curated staff activations designed to celebrate and connect our team.
• Personalised rewards program and recognition opportunities.
• Development and growth pathways within Accor, a world leader in hospitality.

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