Urgent Search Assistant Sous Chef

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Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Gold Coast
Categories: Culinary

Since 2014, The Star Gold Coast has undergone a remarkable evolution. Our mission, to create fun at trusted destinations, has resulted in an unparalleled experience. Guests indulge in lavish stays at The Star Grand's revamped five-star hotel rooms, the opulent suites of The Darling, and Australia's pioneering Dorsett Hotel. Culinary delights await at award-winning venues including Nineteen at The Star, Kiyomi, and Mei Wei. Entertainment options are abound with live concerts, theatre performances, Events Centre gatherings, outdoor "Live on the Lawn" events, and world-class DJ sets at Atrium Bar. The Star Gold Coast is where relaxation seamlessly intertwines with thrilling entertainment.

Gold Coast's iconic Garden Kitchen and Bar is currently recruiting an Assistant Sous Chef to help lead the brigade. You will be given the responsibility of supporting the leadership team to assist with mentoring the team and drive quality and consistency for this signature restaurant.

A few of your responsibilities:

- Assist the Chef de Cuisine in the planning of menus
- Monitors stock levels
- Assists in rostering and managing team members
- Ensure the quality and consistency of all food leaving the kitchen
- Mentor and develop the Demi's, Commis' and Apprentice Chefs

What are we looking for?

- Chef experience required in a 5-star environment or busy, ingredient led restaurant
- Experience driving quality and consistency, with a passion for a diverse range of food and a keen desire for continuous learning
- Previous experience with quality control in production and preservation
- Ability to ensure a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchens

About you:

With your passion for turning local ingredients into delicious dishes and a natural skill at bringing the best out of the team around you, you will be pivotal in shaping the success of our popular Garden Kitchen and Bar at The Star. Join us in making a difference.

What can we offer?

- Flexible hours with a rare in sector work/life balance
- Uniform prepared and ready for you daily on property
- Generous paid Leave for primary and secondary carers
- Group-wide Diversity & Inclusion focus areas including LGBTQI, Multicultural, Gender and Indigenous
- Well-structured, supportive management team with industry leading resources available

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia's First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that's right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2025 PLATINUM Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

It's your time to SHINE

Click on the link below to make your next career move with The Star.

Advertised: 08 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

The Star Entertainment Group recognises the continuing connection to land, sea and community of First Nations peoples, and we pay our respects to Elders, past and present.
We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our properties are located - the Turrbal and Jagera people of the Brisbane region, the Yugambeh language people of the Gold Coast region, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation in Pyrmont.

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