Junior Sous Chef - Pastry
AccorHotel
Posted: April 7, 2026
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Quick Summary
Deliver exceptional pastry products to our resort's high-end guests, with a focus on quality, consistency, and creativity. As a Junior Sous Chef in this unique resort environment, you will be responsible for contributing to the development of a vibrant and diverse culinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pastry professional to join a dynamic team and take your skills to the next level.
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Job Description
Step into a pastry leadership role in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most unique and diverse resort environments.
Set across 36 hectares of stunning coastal surrounds, Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort is a standout destination featuring over 370 rooms, a private lagoon with water activities, a resort-style pool and vibrant dining at Sola Bar & Restaurant — our modern coastal take on Sicilian cuisine.
At the centre of it all is the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, hosting conferences and events for up to 1,400 guests. This scale and variety create an exciting pastry operation where you’ll deliver everything from refined à la carte desserts to large-scale event production, offering real variety and the chance to grow your skills in a dynamic setting.
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Junior Sous Chef – Pastry to support the leadership of our pastry kitchen and help deliver high-quality, creative offerings across restaurant and event service.
In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to oversee daily pastry operations, ensuring consistency, quality and efficiency across all outlets. You’ll play a key role in guiding the team, maintaining standards and contributing to menu development in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the day-to-day leadership of the pastry and bakery section
• Deliver high-quality pastry across à la carte and conference and events service
• Assist with menu development and bring fresh creative ideas
• Maintain consistency, presentation and food safety standards
• Train and support junior chefs within the pastry team
• Coordinate with kitchen teams to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous improvement
• Trade qualified in Patisserie with solid pastry experience in a hotel or similar environment
• Experience in high-volume or conference and events operations highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen standards
• Creative approach with attention to detail and quality
• Ability to lead by example and support team development
• Strong organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure
• Positive attitude and passion for pastry and teamwork
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.