The Role
Due to an internal promotion,
Spicers Tamarind
has an exciting current opportunity for a Sous Chef to join the culinary team.
About The Tamarind Restaurant
Situated next to Gardners Falls in the stunning hinterland region of the Sunshine Coast, Spicers Tamarind Retreat is an Asian influenced refuge, surrounded by natural beauty and healing calm.
At Spicers Tamarind Retreat, every effort has been made to create an environment that draws on the natural serenity of its unique setting, combining the tranquillity of the Australian rainforest with a taste of Asia.
Set within the retreat, The Tamarind Restaurant has earned an enviable reputation on the Sunshine Coast for Asian cuisine.
Awarded one Chef Hat in the **** Good Food Guide, as well as one Chef Hat in the Australian Good Food Guide for both **** and ****, our menu effortlessly combines sweet, sour and spicy flavours with fresh local produce – the perfect meeting of traditional and new.
The role and key duties
Assist in leading the kitchen team to provide a quality and profitable dining experience that is in line with the vision of the restaurant;
Deliver all food experiences for the property including: restaurant dining; functions, weddings, events and experiential dining opportunities;
Collaborate with our Head Chef to create and develop new menus, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation;
Train new culinary team members and provide ongoing training to existing team;




Oversee the kitchen operation in the absence of our Head Chef and work closely with them to ensure the overall success of your team and the retreat.
Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate service;
Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to maintain smooth operations;
Ensure that the kitchen complies with health and safety regulations;
You'll thrive in this role if you have.
.
Chef trade qualification (
essential
);
Minimum of 2 years experience as a Junior Sous / Sous Chef in a high end, hotel restaurant environment (
essential
);
A commitment to assist in leading, training and developing a small team;
An understanding of BOH operations including ordering, stock takes, rostering, menu planning and financials;
Ability and willingness to commence work on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays;
Located close to our restaurant with a reliable vehicle or a willingness to relocate.
Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits
Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B; and Spa discounts;
Friends and family discounts;
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;
Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 20+ Australian properties (and growing!).
To apply online, please click on the
apply
button or alternatively, send your resume through to our General Manager
••••@spicersretreats.com

📌 Sous Chef (Queensland)
🏢 Salter Brothers Hospitality
📍 Queensland