Herbert Smith Freehills

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Corporate Sous Chef to join our Office Operations team to be based in Brisbane.

In this role, you will assist with the daily operation of the kitchen, including the preparation of breakfasts, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, formal lunches and dinners, cocktail events, after-hours meals, sandwiches, and other catering requirements. You will ensure the provision of catering on the client floor is delivered to the highest standard for Partners, Clients, and Staff of Herbert Smith Freehills.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help plan menus that are well-balanced, seasonally appropriate, and aligned with budget allocations. You will also ensure dietary options are clearly listed and available for clients and staff with specific requirements.

You will liaise with the Head Chef regarding daily, weekly, and monthly catering requirements and assist in planning workflow accordingly. You’ll also collaborate with kitchen staff to support daily operations, foster positive working relationships, and contribute to the development and monitoring of team KPIs.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Minimum 5 years industry experience as a Sous Chef or a Chef de Partie.
• Experience in comparable role.
• Ability to supervise staff and give direction.
• Vast knowledge of food preparation.
• Knowledge of current and future food trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Flexibility, with regards to overtime for morning and evening functions.

What you can expect from us:

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - https://marketing.hsfkramer.com/20/33497/landing-pages/hsf-kramer-australia-benefits-brochure.pdf.
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Lindsay Kay , Senior Recruitment Adviser on Lindsay.Kay@hsf.com or 0428 281 117

This vacancy is being managed directly by the HSF Kramer Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.

Team

Office Operations

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Brisbane

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.