Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Wollongong, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Lead daily kitchen performance in a Wollongong Sous Chef position. The role supports senior chefs with preparation and menu ideas, directs service and develops staff. Stock, food costs, waste and safe working standards sit alongside cooking, plating and responsibility when senior chefs are absent.
Sponsorship is available for the successful applicant.
An English CV should show verifiable senior culinary work and the qualifications and food safety certificates required. build a Wollongong Sous Chef CV around kitchen performance with examples of service coordination, staff training and cost control. Describe the standards and systems you manage rather than relying on the job title alone.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily service and kitchen activity and assist senior chefs with preparation, menu planning and seasonal and new dishes.
- Cook and plate to quality and presentation standards, checking consistency before service and coordinating timely dispatch from the pass.
- Supervise and guide staff at peak times and train procedures, preparation and safe working methods.
- Maintain strict hygiene, HACCP and food safety and monitor stock and preparation needs.
- Assist inventory, costing and waste reduction and take charge when senior chefs are away.
- Report equipment maintenance needs, help care for equipment and keep areas clean and organised to health standards.
- Coordinate with front-of-house and improve efficiency and food quality.
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or equivalent and independently verifiable culinary experience.
- A relevant culinary qualification, an apprenticeship, or minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
- Solid practical commercial preparation and cooking knowledge and understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP.
- A valid NSW Food Safety Certificate and current food handling certification, with proven kitchen staff leadership or supervision.
- Able to maintain consistent quality under pressure and strong planning, organisation and time management.
- Stock control, food costing and waste reduction experience, with strong teamwork, communication and professional commitment to culinary standards.
- Able to work full-time in New South Wales.
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