Executive Chef

Role summary

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The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, overseeing restaurant, banquet and room-service kitchens. The role typically requires strong senior-level experience in hotel or resort kitchens, formal culinary training, food-safety knowledge and the ability to manage budgets, menus, purchasing and kitchen teams. The successful candidate is expected to deliver consistent, high-quality food, maintain hygiene and workplace-safety standards, control costs, reduce waste and support guest satisfaction. Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills are essential, together with the flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and varying shifts. Experience with menu development, staff training and high-volume service will be highly valued.

About the employer

Accor is a major international hospitality group operating thousands of hotels, resorts and residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Novotel, ibis, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel and Fairmont, serving business and leisure travellers across different market segments. Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort is a resort property on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, offering accommodation, dining, events and leisure facilities in a coastal setting. Accor places emphasis on guest experience, responsible hospitality, team development and inclusive workplaces. In an Executive Chef position, the company would typically provide the opportunity to lead a professional culinary operation, work with diverse hotel departments and contribute to menus and dining experiences that reflect both international standards and local Australian produce.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, healthcare, construction, education, technology and agriculture. Resort regions such as Queensland’s Sunshine Coast regularly recruit chefs, supervisors, housekeeping staff and guest-service professionals, although competition can be strong for senior roles. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, direct and team-oriented, with attention to safety, punctuality and work-life balance. The Sunshine Coast lifestyle combines beaches, outdoor activities, a relaxed atmosphere and relatively high living costs, especially for housing. Visa options may include employer-sponsored skilled visas, skilled migration pathways and temporary working visas, depending on nationality, occupation, qualifications and experience. Candidates should check current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocating usually involves arranging a visa, employment contract, tax file number, bank account, health insurance and accommodation. Professional culinary qualifications and verifiable experience can improve employment prospects.