Junior Sous Chef

Crystalbrook Kingsley has transformed Newcastle’s former Council Administration Centre into an elegant and sophisticated 130-room five-star hotel with a signature rooftop bar and restaurant, lobby bar and café along with two private meeting venues. With the City Hall Civic Theatre, Newcastle Art Gallery and War Memorial moments away, Kingsley is culturally connected, celebrating what has been and what is to come.

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, as Sous Chef you will assist to foster a motivated team who provide the highest quality food experience that celebrates the best of different cuisines. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Pioneering the guest satisfaction by delivering exceptional culinary experiences. 
• Cultivating a culture of innovation and a penchant for pushing culinary boundaries. 
• Providing hands-on leadership during all service periods and shifts. 
• Collaborate closely with the F&B Service leadership team. 
• Ensuring rigorous departmental training aligns with our high standards. 
• Foster seamless communication and coordination with all hotel departments. 
• Overseeing workplace health and safety procedures. 
• Contribute to the creation of seasonal menus, promotional offerings, and event packages. 
• Partnering with the Executive Chef to manage budget expectations through insightful analysis, forecasting, and controls. 
• Supporting efficient procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all culinary delights. 
• Championing the hotel's food safety program to meet and exceed regulatory requirements. 
• Cultivating an engaged team environment with an outstanding local reputation, attracting and retaining top culinary talent. 

ABOUT YOU:

Your talents include the following:

• Minimum Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery
• Proven leader who will drive the kitchen team and work with the floor team to produce and deliver award winning cuisine
• Experience in the control of food and labour costs
• Well-developed communication and time management skills
• A strong visionary with an ambitious expectation of guest service 

THE BENEFITS:

You will work with exceptional people in a supportive, diverse and passionate environment and this is a vital position within our team at Crystalbrook Collection. You will enjoy a flexible range of benefits that include: 

• A market leading 50% F&B discount across all Venues 
• $99 Room rates and a generous friends and family discount 
• Lifestyle benefits including extra leave and earth advocacy days 
• Green future - we are committed to enhanced sustainability practices   
• Dedicated Internal Mobility Programme and reward scheme  
• Online learning, career enhancement and development plans 
• Personalised employee support network  
• Regular service recognition and tea

Crystalbrook Collection is an award-winning hotel development and management company, proudly showcasing Australia's newest portfolio of distinctive upscale hotels, restaurants and bars where differences are applauded. In just six years, we own and manage luxury hotel assets worth over AU$1 billion across NSW and QLD. Our growth trajectory continues with exciting plans for new hotels in Adelaide and Canberra, along with ambitions for further expansion both in Australia and Internationally. 

Our environment is dynamic and entrepreneurial, we are focused on crafting exceptional customer experiences that reflect the individuality of people within each of our locations.  We are passionate advocates for equality and diversity and welcome individuals to apply through the link provided - we look forward to hearing from you!