About EVT

QT Hotels & Resorts is part of EVT, 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.

About QT

A collection of 10 hotels and resorts spanning Australia and New Zealand, each QT is linked by our signature service and commitment to quirk. And our people? With personalities as unique and extraordinary as each property, individuality is more than encouraged. What will you bring to the mix?

About QT Gold Coast

Seeking sunshine in human form. Unleash your hospitality on QT Gold Coast’s chic beachside scene. Reimagined with refreshed guest rooms and qtQT cabins, plus signature dining at The Spring, Bazaar, Stingray Lounge, Yamagen and more – chase endless opportunities in our sprawling designer playground.

About the role

This role requires a motivated professional who will excel in a fast paced, high attention to detail Hotel environment. To be successful in your application you must have a 'team first' attitude, coupled with the desire and passion to succeed in this challenging industry.

We are after a fun loving, dedicated professional who would embrace the opportunity to work for Australia's leading designer hotel brand.

The Executive Sous Chef needs the appropriate skills and experience from a 5 star hotel environment leading and mentoring a team of over 50 chefs.

It will be advantageous if this candidate has large banqueting experience.

Reporting directly to the Executive Chef Greg Benney you will be responsible for maintaining standards within the kitchen department.

Benefits & perks

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.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.

Skills & experience

The candidate will have strong all round experience in

• Cooking techniques
• Food hygiene
• Large conferencing operations
• Communication

Will be advantageous to have the following experience

• Ordering large volume and general administration
• Experience is fine dining techniques, short order cooking, buffet production, canapé menu design and banqueting operations along with basic pasty knowledge.
• Responsible for overseeing preparation, cooking, and presentation of the hotels food offering.
• Reporting directly to the Executive Chef Greg Benny, It is important you are calm under pressure and you promote a positive working environment for your team.
• Uphold strict hygiene and food safety standards, conducting regular checks to guarantee freshness, taste, and the visual appeal of all dishes leaving the kitchen.
• Work closely with kitchen staff, communicating effectively to ensure efficient teamwork, smooth operations, and a harmonious kitchen environment with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant setting
• Proven experience working seamlessly in a dynamic kitchen environment

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