Sous Chef | Production

Overview

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

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.

We are currently looking for a passionate, highly dedicated and organised Sous Chef to join the team in our high volume production operation. You will be given the responsibility of supporting the Chef de Cuisine and assist with leading the team, always ensuring consistency in high quality product and service standards.

The production kitchen at The Star Gold Coast is a perfectly coordinated operation servicing the outlets across our busy 24/7 business. Producing eye watering volumes of the highest quality food requires precision on every level. The team is loyal and experienced, and no 2 days are ever the same.

A few of your responsibilities

- Monitoring of daily operations, payroll, costs, and guest satisfaction
- Participate in preparation of menus
- Develop training plans and support daily learning
- Participate in shift briefings to ensure a smooth handover

What are we looking for

- Senior Chef experience required in a production or Events operation
- Experience driving quality and consistency, with a passion for a diverse range of food and a keen desire for continuous learning
- Previous knowledge of food and labour cost controls
- Basic computer skills essential
- Full working rights to commit to 40 hours a week which can include day shifts, evenings, weekend and public holidays

About you

With your passion for career growth in Culinary, this role will allow you to work alongside some of the most talented chefs on the Gold Coast

Your role will be pivotal in shaping the success of our production operations at The Star Gold Coast. Join us in making a difference.

What we can offer you

- Endless career growth and opportunities to learn and develop your career
- Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
- Paid Parental leave from Day 1, Secondary Carer’s leave also on offer
- Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+
- Supportive leadership team

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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