Sous Chef | Sovereign

We are currently looking for a passionate, highly dedicated and organised Sous Chef to join the team in our private dining room, Sovereign, a space exclusive to our most high-profile guests. You will be given the responsibility of supporting our Chef de Cuisine, Carolyne Helmy, and assist with leading the team, always ensuring consistency in high quality product and service standards. 

This signature dining team also supports the dining experience of guests at The Darling, our award-winning luxury boutique hotel. 

What are we looking for?

• Senior Chef experience required in a 5-star environment or large restaurant 
• Previous experience in a fine dining operation (highly regarded)
• Experience driving quality and consistency, with a passion for a diverse range of food and a keen desire for continuous learning
• Ability to ensure a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchens
• Previous knowledge of food and labour cost controls
• A warm, naturally engaging personality that takes pride in delivering a memorable product
• Basic computer skills essential
• Full working rights to commit to 40 hours a week which can include day shifts, evenings, weekend and public holidays

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary, incentive plan and entitlements
• The Star Entertainment Group is undergoing extensive expansion which will open Career opportunities across the group
• 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.

About us

The Star Gold Coast is a one stop shop for all your needs. It offers luxurious accommodation and spa, iconic bars, restaurants and a world-class casino. We offer entertainment like no other, with our live concerts and shows in our Theatre and Events Centre, Live on the Lawn events, world class DJ’s at Atrium Bar & more! It is a destination that offers relaxation and fun at the same time!

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 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 is a WGEA Employee of Citation for Gender Equality holder and is recognised with a Gold Award 2022 by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.