At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a culinary team, drive menu innovation, and oversee high-volume operations.
- Company: Join Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, a dynamic hospitality destination undergoing exciting transformation.
- Benefits: Access to global discounts, modern training, and recognition for service milestones.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a vibrant culinary environment with endless career opportunities.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as an Executive Chef with strong leadership and culinary creativity.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Lead the Culinary Vision. Inspire a Team. Shape Something Exceptional.
Join Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, one of the Sunshine Coast's most unique and dynamic hospitality destinations, as we embark on an exciting new chapter with a $20 million refurbishment currently underway.
With more than 370 rooms, resort-style facilities and the region's largest premier convention and event venue, catering for up to 1,400 guests, our property offers an exceptional opportunity to lead a diverse culinary operation on an impressive scale.
From high-profile conferences and spectacular events to vibrant resort dining, our culinary offering is as diverse as our guests.
At the heart of our dining experience is SOLA Restaurant, showcasing elevated Mediterranean-inspired à la carte cuisine with a modern Italian influence.
Combined with our extensive conference and banqueting operations, this is a unique opportunity to balance culinary creativity with the precision and operational excellence required to deliver exceptional experiences across multiple settings.
This is an opportunity to make your mark at a property that combines scale, diversity and exciting transformation, backed by the global strength and career opportunities of Accor.
If you're a passionate, commercially astute culinary leader who thrives on variety, inspires teams and is ready to create something exceptional, we'd love you to join us on this journey.
Company Description
Lead the Culinary Vision. Inspire a Team. Shape Something Exceptional.
Join Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, one of the Sunshine Coast's most unique and dynamic hospitality destinations, as we embark on an exciting new chapter with a $20 million refurbishment currently underway.
With more than 370 rooms, resort-style facilities and the region's largest premier convention and event venue, catering for up to 1,400 guests, our property offers an exceptional opportunity to lead a diverse culinary operation on an impressive scale.
From high-profile conferences and spectacular events to vibrant resort dining, our culinary offering is as diverse as our guests.
At the heart of our dining experience is SOLA Restaurant, showcasing elevated Mediterranean-inspired à la carte cuisine with a modern Italian influence.
Combined with our extensive conference and banqueting operations, this is a unique opportunity to balance culinary creativity with the precision and operational excellence required to deliver exceptional experiences across multiple settings.
This is an opportunity to make your mark at a property that combines scale, diversity and exciting transformation, backed by the global strength and career opportunities of Accor.
If you're a passionate, commercially astute culinary leader who thrives on variety, inspires teams and is ready to create something exceptional, we'd love you to join us on this journey.
Job Description
As Executive Chef, you will lead and inspire our culinary and stewarding teams, drive menu innovation and champion the highest standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
You'll oversee high-volume conference, banqueting and à la carte operations while driving commercial performance, developing talent and continually elevating our food offering.
With ourrefurbishment underway, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of the resort and help shape the next chapter of our guest experience.
- Lead, inspire and develop a large culinary and stewarding team.
- Oversee high-volume conference, banqueting and à la carte operations.
- Drive menu innovation, food quality and exceptional presentation.
- Manage food costs, labour, rostering and budgets to achieve commercial targets.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, workplace health and safety, and brand compliance.
- Partner with Sales and Events to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
- Contribute to the evolution of our culinary offering throughout our hotel and conference services
Qualifications
We're looking for an inspiring culinary leader who combines creativity with commercial acumen and knows how to bring out the best in people.
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef.
- Strong experience in hotel kitchens, high-volume banqueting and à la carte dining.
- A passion for menu development, culinary creativity and consistency.
- Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Strong commercial acumen, including food cost control and labour management.
- A hands-on approach, positive attitude and commitment to excellence.
- Additional Information
Why work for Accor?
Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.
Benefits Your Way
- Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
- #Learn Your Way with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
- Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
- We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent.
We offer reasonable adjustments to support you.
If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.
Executive Chef in Sunshine Coast employer: NOVOTEL
Accor is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises personal growth and development. With tailored training programs through Accor Academy and access to exclusive benefits like discounted hotel stays and experiences, employees are empowered to thrive in their careers while enjoying a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us in a location that celebrates diversity and fosters a sense of belonging, making every day at work meaningful and rewarding.
