Pullman & Mercure King George Square is a vibrant 438 room twin towered hotel which acts as a sanctuary for leisure and business travellers.  Located opposite King George Square, City Hall and ideally situated in the heart of Brisbane CBD the hotel has some of the largest conference spaces in Brisbane incorporating 2 ballrooms. The hotel also features the amazing and extremely popular venues of Goldfinch Restaurant and Street Cafe, Sixteen Antlers Rooftop & the new KG Sports Bar.

Life with us is about bringing the passion, staying curious, and performing at your best. If you can do that; this opportunity to join the team could be limitless!

We are currently seeking an Executive Chef to lead our talented team. In this role, you will report directly to the Executive Assistant Manager demonstrating the ability to effectively manage priorities and maintain composure during times of challenge.

Your main responsibilities are:

• A passion for people & the ability to create an inspiring team environment
• Guest centric focus, creating the best experiences for our guest at every opportunity
• Dedication to the craft, & the delivery of a superior creative culinary experience
• Understanding of local guest expectations, produce & trends & reflecting these across our menus in all venues
• Leading & mentoring a team to delivery their best across the property
• Maintain excellent presentation standards & cost controls for all outlets

• Maintain & implement programs to ensure high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen and related outlets
• Researching, recommend & liaise with Executive Assistant Manager regarding procedures to improve the overall efficiency of the department.
• Prepare and submit capex proposals as required

Your skills & experience include: 

• A trade qualification
• At least 5 years leading a brigade of chefs
• Experienced in Conference & Events, Al a Carte, & unique venues
• Proven leaderships skills to lead a diverse team
• Communication skills with team, guests & other stakeholders to ensure goals are achieved
• Exceptional organisational skills as well as the ability to multitask.
• A hands-on approach to solving problems

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote 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. 

Benefits Your Way:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Enjoy discounted Heartist® rates across our global network of 5,600 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, and wellness centers.
• Grow and travel with your career globally across more than 110 countries, 45 hotel brands from luxury and lifestyle to premium and economy.

Accor has a strong focus on ensuring all of its people feel welcome and feel valued.

Additionally, our Hotel team are a great mix of fun, friendly and industry experts making this a great team to be part of.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are, we support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS