Sous Chef in Brisbane

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The Brisbane Entertainment Centre is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to support our Executive Chef in leading a high-performing kitchen team and delivering exceptional food experiences for our guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment, enjoy leading teams, and take pride in culinary excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of our catering and kitchen operations. Working across concerts, corporate events, premium hospitality experiences and large-scale catering operations, you will help deliver exceptional food experiences to thousands of guests each year. This position requires a hands-on leader who can confidently oversee kitchen operations and assume responsibility for the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in all aspects of kitchen management
• Supervise, coach and develop kitchen team members
• Assist with menu planning, food preparation and service delivery
• Manage stock control, stock rotation, ordering and inventory management
• Complete stocktakes and monitor food costs and wastage
• Maintain quality assurance processes and food safety standards
• Assist with rostering and workforce planning
• Ensure kitchen, storage and preparation areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Support the implementation and use of stock management and recipe costing systems
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen culture

About You

Everyday our people are responsible for delivering extraordinary experiences for every guest who walks through our doors. You will have a shared values and people-centric mind set and genuinely want to make a difference. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience in high-volume catering, hospitality or event environments
• Excellent food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Sound understanding of stock control, inventory management and food cost control
• The ability to work under pressure while maintaining exceptional quality standards
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and positive attitude with a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety compliance

What We're Looking For

You are someone who:

• Leads by example and promotes teamwork
• Takes pride in culinary excellence and presentation
• Is highly organised and detail-oriented
• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability and flexibility
• Has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Enjoys working in a dynamic events environment where no two days are the same

Why Join Us?

• Work at one of Queensland's leading entertainment venues
• Be part of a passionate and supportive team
• Showcase your skills across concerts, corporate functions and premium hospitality events
• Contribute to creating memorable guest experiences
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development
• Enjoy a unique mix of busy event days and quieter periods focused on planning, preparation and team development
• Access to complimentary on-site parking
• Staff discounts on food and beverages during events
• Uniform provided
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities to work alongside industry-leading hospitality and culinary professionals
• Work in a unique venue hosting world-class concerts, sporting events and corporate functions
• Competitive salary package of $90,000 - $100,000 + superannuation