Sous Chef
Hospitality · Sutton Forest, Southern Highlands & Tablelands NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $79,000 - $85,000/yr
Love cooking for café guests and special events? A well-established hospitality venue in New South Wales is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join its kitchen full-time. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help serve high-quality café and event dining while keeping food quality, kitchen efficiency and food safety at a high level.
The venue runs daytime service with occasional functions and events, so the work-life balance is excellent. If you are a passionate chef looking to grow your career in a professional kitchen with a supportive team, this could be your next step. Kitchen experience from the Philippines, the Middle East or anywhere else is worth sharing in your application.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Head Chef on planning and developing menus
- Cook and plate high-quality meals that follow recipes and presentation standards, keeping preparation and presentation consistent every time
- Help run café service and function catering
- Adjust dishes for dietary needs and customer preferences
- Keep an eye on stock levels and help manage inventory
- Cut down food waste with smart kitchen practices
- Keep food quality, hygiene and cleanliness at a high standard
- Apply HACCP principles and food safety procedures at all times, along with workplace health and safety requirements
- Work as one team with the kitchen and front-of-house staff
- Help the kitchen run efficiently when service gets busy
- Bring a positive, professional attitude that lifts the whole team
Requirements & Eligibility
- A Diploma of Hospitality or a higher qualification
- Minimum 1.5 years working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
- Has worked under the supervision of a Head Chef before
- Solid knowledge of HACCP procedures, hygiene and food safety
- Experience in menu planning and food preparation
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen and keep food quality and consistency at a high standard
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Strong time management and organisational abilities
- Willing to work weekends and extra hours during peak periods
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