Queensland Parliamentary Catering Services is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the delivery of exceptional dining experiences within Parliament House. This hands-on leadership role involves food preparation, menu development, stock management, team leadership, and maintaining high food safety standards across fine dining, banquet, and casual dining operations. If you are a qualified Chef with strong leadership skills and a passion for culinary excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to join a unique and prestigious hospitality environment.

Job details

Do you have a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and leading high-performing kitchen teams? Are you looking for a dynamic role that offers variety, creativity, and the opportunity to work in one of Queensland's most prestigious venues?

Queensland Parliamentary Catering Services is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to join our team. Working within the iconic Parliament House precinct, you will assist the Executive Chef in delivering outstanding culinary experiences across a range of dining environments, including fine dining, banquets, functions, and casual dining outlets. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise, contribute to innovative menu development, and play a key leadership role in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Key Objectives

• Deliver high-quality food preparation and cooking across all catering operations.
• Support the Executive Chef in menu planning, costing, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff while maintaining exceptional food safety and service standards.

Your Role

• Undertake all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation to a high standard.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, costing, and implementation of new menu items.
• Support stock ordering, inventory control, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate the activities of Chefs, Apprentice Chefs, Casual Chefs, and Kitchen Staff.
• Provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to develop team capability.
• Assist with rostering to ensure staffing levels align with business requirements.
• Monitor and maintain food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards.
• Contribute to a positive team culture through professional leadership and collaboration.
• Deliver exceptional service with a strong focus on guest and Member satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

• Trade qualification as a Chef (mandatory).
• Minimum three years' experience as a Chef in a leadership role.
• Experience across fine dining, banquets, functions, and casual dining environments.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, costing, inventory management, food presentation, and kitchen operations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a commitment to mentoring and developing others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
• Creativity and passion for producing innovative, high-quality dishes.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

What we Offer:

At Queensland Parliament you'll see democracy in action. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines, contribute to projects that matter, and build a career you're proud of, supported by leadership, mentoring and wellbeing initiatives. Explore what sets us apart below, then discover current opportunities and how to apply.

Find out more: Careers | Queensland Parliament

How to apply:

Applicants should submit a resume and a suitability statement via the SmartJobs website.

Your suitability statement (no more than two pages) should outline your suitability for the role, focusing on the experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities referenced in the Selection Criteria within the Role Description.

Applicants are encouraged to review the full information package and Role Description available on the SmartJobs website.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Information Package_Precinct Roles (PDF, 413KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Role Description_Sous Chef (PDF, 771KB)
  Role Description