Sous Chef

• Gold Coast | RACV Royal Pines Resort

• Generous employee benefits & discounts on RACV products & 10 resorts

• Join a trusted Australian brand & Victoria’s largest member-based organisation

Great Things Start Here

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future. 

At RACV Royal Pines Resort, a short drive from Surfers Paradise set on a championship golf course with spacious rooms and authentic culinary experiences, enjoy the best of tourism and have room to grow in a changing industry that's yours to shape. Join our supportive leisure team whose job it is to help people live their best lives — whether they’re on holiday, visiting an attraction or treating loved ones to a special experience. 

About the Opportunity 

An exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time Sous Chef to join our large team of professional and talented chefs. You will work throughout various kitchens within the resort, including the main production kitchen, outlets, and conference and events, to create impressive dishes that delight our guests.

This could be just the right role for you? 

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, you will effectively manage the kitchen operation, leading by example, to ensure the kitchen is productive and runs seamlessly. Your key responsibilities for the role include:

• Producing consistent and high-quality food products 

• Effectively manage and lead a team 

• Communicating with the kitchen and food & beverage team 

• Placing orders on time, stock requisitions, budgeting and knowledge of food COGS 

• Contribute towards events, promotions, displays & other specialist activities 

• Developing and maintaining maintenance schedules to ensure compliance 

• Contribute to financial and sustainable work practices 

• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

• Ensure a safe workplace is maintained 

What you’ll need to be successful

• Full availability and flexibility is essential to work a weekly rotating roster, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays

• Experience in a senior chef role, in a 4-5 star hotel/resort, or similar environment 

• Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery qualification

• Experience leading a team to produce a high standard of quality and presentation  

• Committed to delivering 5 star customer service

• Attention to detail, strong time management, communication and interpersonal skills 

• Work well in a positive team culture and thrive in a large and fast paced environment 

• Full Australian working rights & the ability to perform physical requirements of the role, eg working on your feet & heavy lifting  

• Excellent personal presentation 

We are Offering

• Permanent Full-time

• Industry benchmarked competitive salary + penalties evenings, weekends & public holidays

• Generous employee benefits and discounts on RACV products & 10 resorts, incl roadside assistance, insurance, accommodation, dining, gym, golf + more

• Healthy workplace culture + employee of the month awards & recognition programs

• Training and career progression opportunities

• Laundered uniform

• Complimentary parking onsite

The RACV difference 

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV. 

Application process

You can learn more about the RACV at careers.racv.com.au  

Applicants will be required to complete an initial 20-minute AI online chat interview.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.

Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Chef/Cook and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.  

Submit your CV via the link below.