Sous Chef

Join our vibrant café as a Sous Chef, where creativity and culinary passion thrive. We are looking for a talented individual to collaborate on menu design, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure top-notch quality in every dish. If you're passionate about food, have excellent leadership skills, and are eager to be part of a dynamic team, we invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our kitchen!

To Be Considered For This Role You Must Have

• Certificate IV in commercial cookery or related field is essential.
• At least two years of chef experience.
• You must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent resident or have legal working rights in Australia.
  
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate on menu design, ensure dish quality, and develop new recipes.
• Oversee daily kitchen activities, train and mentor staff, and maintain cleanliness.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and assist in budgeting for food and labour costs.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff, plan special events, and manage catering activities.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to design and update menu items.
• Supervise and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes.
• Prepare and portion ingredients for cooking.
• Cook dishes following recipes and preparation standards.
• Monitor preparation times and ensure timely service.
• Check ingredient freshness and proper storage.
• Manage inventory and order supplies.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Safely operate and maintain equipment.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff for order accuracy.
• Assist in planning special events and catering.
• Develop new recipes and suggest menu improvements. Help manage the kitchen budget, focusing on food and labor costs.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, recipe development, and food presentation.
• Well developedorganisation skills, as well as leadership and team working skills Ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations.
• Proficiency in inventory management, cost control, and maintaining kitchen orderliness.
• Effective communication with front-of-house staff and the ability to coordinate during busy service periods.
  
  

Salary: $75,000 per annum Super

Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be contacted