Our Company 

In 2023, HOTA joined Experience Gold Coast, which combines HOTA, Study Gold Coast, Destination Gold Coast, Placemakers* and Major Events Gold Coast in an exciting new chapter.

Experience Gold Coast assumes a significant responsibility in growing the visitor economy of the city, with a clear objective of positioning the Gold Coast as the lifestyle capital of Australia. As a newly formed entity, Experience Gold Coast is focused on supercharging tourism, events, arts & culture, and education outcomes for the City of Gold Coast.  

We are united by a common goal - We aspire to be bold and innovative in everything we do! 

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Culinary Arts Supervisor to lead and inspire our functions and events team.

In this role, you will oversee daily operations, ensuring that our customer service standards are consistently met. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and motivate Culinary Arts Supervisors and Food & beverage Attendants. 
• Manage the scheduling of Food and Beverage Attendants for all events.
• Oversee all events delivered by Culinary Arts Supervisors across the HOTA Precinct.
• Pre-plan for upcoming events, including arranging meetings with key stakeholders and preparing all required resources. 
• Ensure all events are executed in line with our Standard Operating Procedures.
• Supervise the setup and operations of HOTA Central and outdoor bars.
• Complete daily reports and run sheets to ensure venue compliance.
• Develop bar menus and activations to enhance events and boost culinary sales.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and sanitation of the kitchen areas in accordance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Ability to supervise a team in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent customer service and food/beverage knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and office administration.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts on weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications:

• Responsible Service of Alcohol certification.
• Responsible Management of a Licensed Venue (RMLV) and Approved Manager’s license.

Why join us?

Here at HOTA, our staff enjoy a range of staff benefits including the following: 

• Discounts across all Food and Beverage outlets across the HOTA precinct
• Discounted tickets (Cinema, Events and Activities)
• 4 days of Empowerment Time per year -to focus on personal growth and wellbeing!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sonder – our team member care system
• Access to Learning Lab – enhancing development opportunities with up to 1000 courses

How to apply: 

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation that prioritises people, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please submit a brief cover letter along with your resume.

HOTA, Home of the Arts, values diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing equitable employment opportunities and welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, LGBTIQ+ communities, and people with disabilities.

We accept applications in both written form and video format. If you need assistance with your application, feel free to contact our friendly People and Culture team at hrservices@hota.com.au.