Job Title: Executive Chef

Company: Novotel

Location: Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, Sunshine Coast, Australia

Job Type: Permanent

Company Description

Join our team at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, home to the region’s largest premier convention and event venue, catering for events of up to 1,400 guests. With over 370 rooms, resort-style facilities and vibrant dining outlets including SOLA Restaurant – offering elevated Mediterranean-inspired à la carte cuisine with a modern Italian influence – our property delivers diverse, high-volume culinary experiences across both conference and restaurant settings.

As part of the global Accor network, we offer the opportunity to build your career within one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, committed to excellence, innovation and exceptional guest experiences.


Job Description
As Executive Chef, you will lead and elevate the culinary direction across both kitchens, driving high-volume conference and banqueting production while delivering exceptional standards across all outlets. You will shape menu innovation, optimise operational performance and build a high-performing culinary team.

Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and inspire a large, diverse kitchen brigade, including stewarding, to deliver excellence every service
Direct high-volume conference, banqueting and à la carte operations with precision and consistency
Develop and execute seasonal, commercially driven menus across all offerings
Uphold exceptional standards of quality, presentation and consistency
Drive food cost control, labour management and rostering to achieve budget targets
Ensure full compliance with food safety, WHS and brand standards
Partner with Sales & Events to deliver seamless, high-impact event experiences
Contribute to strategic planning, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience as an Executive or Head Chef, preferably within a hotel environment
Extensive experience in high-volume banqueting and conference catering
Strong background in menu development and à la carte service
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor large teams
Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control
A hands-on leadership style with strong operational presence
A commitment to culinary excellence, innovation and consistency

Additional Information

Why work for Accor?
Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way
Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
#LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.

Posted: 23/04/2026