Sous Chef- The Alby

The Alby is located on the ground floor of the Albemarle building, Woden. The gastropub comprises of dining areas, multiple bars, Chef’s table for private dining, beer garden, games basement with bar and food offering, Duckpin bowling, pinball and pool tables. The venue provides a range of menus from breakfast, all-day dining, takeaway, functions, set lunch/dinners for groups and cocktail parties. Designed by Capezio Copeland and developed by DOMA.

The Alby is part Doma Hotels. Our portfolio is recognised nationally from hotels, residential and commercial development, wellness, restaurants, day spas and more. We are passionate about high performance living and wellness. We are not just a company; we are a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company. 

About the role

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for providing strong leadership to the kitchen team, whilst utilising solid attention to detail, in elevating and sustaining competitive edge. Accountable for the quality and consistency of food, mead production and service including the efficiencies, consistency, training and accountability of costs associated with the kitchen department. You will work alongside the Executive chef on menu creation, development and implementation of any new initiatives to improve the award-winning department. 

What you will bring

At The Alby, we constantly strive to find exceptional individuals who contribute to our team’s success. Your natural flare exudes passion and ambition, a champion leader who mentors and sustains an inclusive, high-performing and supportive team. Naturally, your previous years within a Sous Chef role, will come highly regarded. As will the following: 

• Ability to understand complex instructions and materials 
• Ability to work an assigned roster including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours when required 
• Performance management experience – demonstrated ability to relate, communicate and motivate all junior staff.
• Experience in report preparation- relating to all levels of employment and training requirements 
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure 
• Demonstrated ability with large volume food preparation and service 
• Diploma or higher qualification in commercial cookery 
• First Aid Certificate
• Work, health and safety knowledge (Training is desirable)

Why you want to join our Team

At Doma Hotels our mission is to look after our people, who in turn, look after our guests. We offer our staff extensive training and development, including our ‘Future You’ training platform. As well as a fun, vibrant and friendly working environment, and plenty of career pathway opportunities.

Doma staff receive great benefits, including (but not limited to) discounts across; accommodation (for themselves, friends and family), parking, wellness facilities (the spa and the gym), complimentary staff bootcamp, food and beverage, and early bird access to Doma residential apartment developments. 

If you would like to be part of our truly unique business – we would love to hear from you.

If you wish to know more about the role, including position description. Jump on our website @Doma Hotels and contact Doma HR.

Doma Hotels is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Doma Hotels does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

These roles are available to applicants with working rights in Australia. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.