Sous Chef

Founded in 2010, we’re an independently owned and operated lifestyle brand with hotels & restaurants across Hong Kong, Australia, and Indonesia. Over the years we’ve grown exponentially, both in size and confidence. But our attitude towards our guests and our passion for what Ovolo stands for remains as strong as ever. We’ve never been afraid to be ourselves, to zig when the others zag, to be creative and spontaneous, and to stand out from the crowd. It’s what we’re famous for. It’s what we love.

Our mission is to share happiness. With bright eyes and even brighter minds, we create the kind of good vibrations that carry far and wide. Across continents and overseas. Throughout hotel lobbies, and beyond. It’s everywhere you look. Places filled with a special kind of sparkle that keeps people coming back for more.

And want to know what makes Ovolo more special, more unique, and more original than all the rest? Our people. Just the way they are. At Ovolo, we want you to be yourself. It’s what keeps us from swimming in the ‘sea of sameness. That’s why here we’ve ditched the tired old ‘corporate scripts’ and empowered our people to speak from the heart. Characters and mavericks, come one, come all. We’re after you with all your you-ness.

Your Venue - Monster Kitchen and Bar 

The Monster is an herbivore. 

Canberra’s only refined vegetarian dining experience. Monster Kitchen and Bar, has a deep respect for locally sourced and seasonal ingredients landing an exciting set of fresh ideas with conscious consumption at the forefront. Monster Bar offers an elevated cocktail experience created with modern techniques using a selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables, ever-changing to highlight the season. Implementing our very own twist on the most iconic cocktails you’d only find in the best hotel bars around the world.

The Gig
Reporting to the Executive Chef, as our Sous Chef at Monster Kitchen and Bar you are the master of food execution, working with your team to create incredible experiences that align with our culinary vision. You’re a leader who loves to show T.L.C to your people helping them to find their true calling and unlocking their star quality. And it’s not just a great dish that you can deliver, you can deliver a solid financial result too. This is a Full-Time role and will require flexibility within availability. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all dishes leaving the kitchen are of the highest quality, meeting and exceeding our guests' expectations.
• Team Leadership: Lead, train, and inspire kitchen staff to maintain the highest levels of food preparation, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Menu Consistency: Collaborate closely with our culinary team to maintain menu consistency and make necessary adjustments as per seasonal availability and customer feedback.
• Cost Control: Monitor food costs and work towards achieving budgeted food cost percentages while maintaining quality.
• Sustainability: Promote sustainable practices in the kitchen, aligning with our Plant'd philosophy and sourcing ingredients responsibly.

About you
At Ovolo, we are all about YOU. We provide a fun and exciting environment and all we ask is that you give us your dedication to our brand and most importantly, your team As our Full-Time Sous Chef you will demonstrate to have proven culinary expertise, with a strong background in plant-based cooking, creative thinking and a passion for culinary innovation. You will have previous experience in a similar role within a high-end restaurant; leadership skills to inspire and manage kitchen staff effectively; excellent communication skills to collaborate with our diverse team and a commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible cooking.

What you’ll get…

• Experience us Stay with us and experience our award winning restaurant on us
• Well, there's the chance to shine in a brilliant team environment in the coolest new hotel brand in Australia, Hong Kong and now Indonesia –bring your personality and sense of fun to work and the most amazing team to work with.
• Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you
• Receive Hotel benefits in rooms and our fabulous F&B outlets
• Stay Fit and Fabulous; be involved in our Wellbeing Programmes
• Develop relationships and make a difference to other people’s lives through our Community Programme
• Autonomous role with oodles of creative license & chance to showcase your entrepreneurial talent

Apply now