Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre - Sous Chef

Are you a passionate, creative Sous Chef with the ability to focus on multiple events simultaneously and ensure the culinary delivery is of the highest possible standards?

If you answered yes to the above, this role is for you!

The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) is Western Australia's premier event destination which is home to some of Perth's most exclusive gala dinners and events, large scale conferences to small boardroom meetings, corporate events, exciting exhibitions, weddings and theatre performances.

The role(s)

We are looking for very passionate, creative Sous Chef. This exciting opportunity will see the correct candidate work amongst a passionate culinary team where a large focus will be on development and further progression. The Sous Chef will coordinate, with the Executive Sous Chef, manage the rosters of the direct staff reports within the kitchen and supervise all staff activity within the kitchen. A great attitude is required along with a creative flair.

To be the correct candidate, you will need to share the vision and direction of PCEC. Through your ability to strive for perfection and continual improvement of the culture and product, you will need to achieve the following:

Key result areas:

• Culinary excellence - a passion for food and knowledge of current food trends.
• Creative and well costed menus.
• Team development.
• Financial accountability.
• Food safety management.
• Customer service experience.

Key attributes Chefs:

• Qualified career orientated Chef with a proven knowledge of kitchen operations.
• Minimum of 3 years cooking experience in a commercial kitchen preferably with staff supervision; or

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a commercial kitchen

• Proven experience working with budgets and profit / loss reports
• Confidence and leadership that is inspiring in teams Experience and the ability to run large functions / events.
• The ability to organise and balance multiple demands.

What you get in return

The opportunity to work in one of Western Australia's most iconic venues.

• Opportunities to develop and further progress in one of Australia's largest facility management companies.
• Competitive salary and a fantastic work environment.

If you are passionate about food, have had previous experience in a similar role and would like to be part of an exciting team, apply now!

A little bit about us...

PCEC, a member of the Downer Group.

The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre is Western Australia's premier event destination which is home to some of Perth's most exclusive gala dinners and events, large scale conferences to small boardroom meetings, corporate events, exciting exhibitions, weddings and theatre performances.

Through the innovative fusion of space, catering, technology and design, PCEC provides an unequalled range of meeting possibilities optimally suited to promoting positive interactions between business, industry and community.

With an estimated 900,000 people attending one (or more) of the 600 plus events conducted at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre each year, it's no surprise PCEC is Perth's premier business event destination.

If you are looking to make a positive career move, PCEC is an excellent choice for you.

How to apply

Go to "Apply", fill in our on-line application form and submit an updated resume to support your application.

PCEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians to apply.