Elevate your career by joining the prestigious Sofitel Brisbane Central, where excellence is not just a standard but a way of life. We are currently seeking full time, part time and casual Commis Chefs to join our culinary brigade in breakfast buffet, a la carte, and patisserie. The successful applicants will have relevant trade qualifications, thrive working in a fast-paced environment, be creative, have a positive upbeat attitude and be passionate about food and luxury guest service.

Commis Chef (Full Time, Part Time, Casual)

In this role you will be producing menu items for our signature buffet and a la carte restaurant dining. 

Commis Chef – Pastry (Casual)

In this role you will bring to life the creations of our French boulangerie, Chou Chou. You will work as part of a small team to produce pastries and gateaux for Chou Chou and other hotel areas.

Elevate your career by joining the prestigious Sofitel Brisbane Central, where excellence is not just a standard but a way of life. We are currently seeking a full time Demi Chef to join Sofitel Brisbane Central’s culinary brigade.

As an experienced member of the kitchen team, you will assist to supervise operational aspects of the kitchen and junior Chefs, and ensure food hygiene and safety procedures are followed.

• Kitchen Excellence: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen for efficient and safe food preparation
• Creative Collaboration: Work closely with a dynamic kitchen team, adding your flair to exciting culinary creations
• Inventory Support: Assist in managing kitchen stock to keep the workflow smooth and ingredients well-stocked
• Culinary Passion: Join us in creating exceptional dining experiences - apply your skills and be part of our exciting team!

Chef De Cuisine

This is an opportunity to bring your superior kitchen management and organisational skills to Brisbane’s best and most iconic luxury hotel. Join a senior leadership team who cherish and nurture innovation, creativity and fresh ideas.

The Chef de Cuisine at Sofitel Brisbane Central is a key member of the kitchen brigade and works closely with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and operational teams to achieve the highest culinary standards for the hotel.

In this role, time will be spent equally across kitchen operations and administrative duties, providing direct supervision to senior chefs across multiple hotel kitchens, and support and leadership to the wider kitchen brigade.

Focused on delivering a luxurious style of cuisine that is best in class, the successful candidate will be able to look at menus through a French lens in line with the Sofitel brand, and be a team player who displays a consistently positive attitude and guest-centric approach.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage a team of chefs across multiple kitchens at any given time
• Be responsible for the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef
• Develop and mentor the future leaders of the hotel’s kitchen team
• Assist with the writing and design of new menus, showing diversity, luxury and elegance, using seasonal and cost-effective produce
• Undertake market research and maintain strong connections with local suppliers to be aware of current food trends
• Assist to facilitate effective staffing of the kitchen to ensure financial and service targets are achieved
• Perform administrative duties to achieve a safe, compliant, effective kitchen operation.

Do you want to be part of one of the country’s largest and most diverse Chef Teams?   

Sodexo inspires and nurtures our chefs to become leaders in their industry and deliver fantastic food which delights our customers. All we ask is that you have a passion for what you do and an eye for innovation.   

If you’re looking to be part of a team driving the latest food trends across Australia, we have an opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team at Byerwen Village, working  on a 14 day on, 7 days off – 11 hours per shifts – night and day shifts.  

As a qualified Sous Chef you will be responsible for all aspects of the food operation in line with the Head Chef'. Leading and developing a dynamic team you will have accountability for the kitchen’s success, the ability to work in a fast paced environment delivering multiple functions around Weipa. Present and deliver Prestart meetings to the kitchen team, along with a strong safety culture. 

You will have had prior experience across functions and high end catering, quality and consistency will be your standard.

 Who are we looking for?  

If you have a passion for food, thrive in fast-paced environments delivering food to the highest standards, have strong interpersonal skills and love working alongside a team, we want you! To be successful, you’ll need:  

• Australian Citizenship or, Full Australian working rights   
• Trade Certificate, Certificate III in Commercial Cookery   
• An experienced Sous Chef with the ability to menu design, roster, order, stocktake and oversee food costing
• An experienced & inspirational leader with the ability to develop and train the kitchen team
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work well with others who is driven to deliver the best possible outcomes for customers, your team and the business
• Previous experience in mass-catering environments (volume cooking) which will include preparing, cooking, and presenting meals for breakfast, dinner, crib and pastries 
• An experience leader with excellent knowledge of HACCP procedures and safe work practices 

Why choose Sodexo? 

Sodexo is the world’s leading provider of food services. We have a well-respected culinary history – demonstrated by our Love of Food. How do we offer world-class food? We start by attracting top culinary talent. Our chefs are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to providing opportunities for chefs who are as passionate about food as we are.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. With us, you belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. We are always looking for people to join our team and help us create a lasting impact on individuals, society, and the planet.

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.   

We offer a competitive salary, many training, upskilling and development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!    

How to apply?  

If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.   

One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!