Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Support the Head Chef in a Sunshine Coast kitchen and take charge when needed. The Sous Chef coordinates preparation and service, guides staff and keeps quality consistent as the venue's food operation develops. Menus, purchasing, stock, food costs and safe handling form part of the same operational responsibility.
An English CV should show your Commercial Cookery qualification and senior kitchen experience. prepare a Sunshine Coast Sous Chef leadership CV with examples of running high-volume service, mentoring staff and controlling stock and waste. Explain the work you take responsibility for in the Head Chef's absence and connect your HACCP knowledge to practical food handling.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist daily kitchen management and lead when the Head Chef is absent, coordinating preparation and busy service and allocating clear staff responsibilities.
- Maintain consistency in flavour, portions, presentation and food quality.
- Contribute menu, seasonal and specials ideas and monitor stock, supplier orders, purchasing, food costs and waste.
- Ensure correct handling, preparation and storage to HACCP, food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures.
- Train and mentor developing staff and maintain kitchen organisation, cleanliness and proper equipment practices.
- Work with management and front-of-house to build a respectful, professional and accountable team.
Requirements & Eligibility
- A proven Sous Chef, Senior Chef or comparable senior kitchen record and Formal qualification in Commercial Cookery.
- Strong commercial or hospitality kitchen experience, including demonstrated team leadership and supervision and confidence running high-volume service.
- Strong practical preparation and presentation knowledge and understanding of HACCP, food hygiene and food safety requirements.
- Good organisation and time management and effective communication and leadership, remaining calm and organised under service pressure.
- Reliable, proactive and hands-on, committed to quality and consistency and willing to take responsibility and improve continuously.
- Evidence of relevant qualifications and professional experience, with Australian working rights or eligibility for employer sponsorship.
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