Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Ready to take on more in a professional kitchen? A reputable venue on the Sunshine Coast wants an experienced Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef, coordinate the kitchen, support the culinary team and help the food side of the business keep improving.
You would run the kitchen when the Head Chef is away, supervise staff and share out tasks, lead the team through busy trading and keep flavour, presentation and portions consistent. Menu ideas and specials, stock and supplier orders, food cost and waste control, HACCP and food safety, and training developing cooks all form part of the role.
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Key Responsibilities
- Help the Head Chef run the kitchen each day and step in as lead when they are away
- Coordinate prep and service so work flows, supervising staff, allocating duties and leading the team through busy periods
- Keep food quality, presentation, flavour and portion sizes consistent
- Contribute to menus, seasonal dishes and specials
- Monitor stock, help with purchasing and supplier orders, and keep food costs and waste down
- Ensure food is stored, prepared and handled correctly under HACCP, food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures, keeping the kitchen clean, organised and equipment used properly
- Train and mentor developing kitchen staff and work with management and front-of-house to build a respectful, accountable team
Requirements & Eligibility
- A proven record as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or similar senior kitchen professional
- A formal Commercial Cookery qualification
- Strong background in commercial or hospitality kitchens
- Has led and supervised kitchen teams and is confident running high-volume service
- Strong practical knowledge of food preparation and presentation
- Understands HACCP, food hygiene and food safety requirements
- Well organised and good with time
- Communicates and leads effectively, staying calm under service pressure
- Reliable, proactive and hands-on, committed to quality, consistency and continuous improvement
- Evidence of your qualifications and professional experience
- Holds Australian working rights or is eligible for employer sponsorship
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