Banquets Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchen

RACV; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RACV City Club is a landmark Melbourne venue known for seven-day operations and high-volume event service. We are seeking a Sous Chef - Banquets to lead the banquet brigade and manage kitchen functions, from menu design to cost control, while mentoring a talented team.

Join RACV City Club as it hosts large-scale events and premium dining experiences across Victoria and Queensland; bring passion for cooking, leadership by example, and a drive for excellence in presentation and service.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a chef (apprenticeship or Cert III in Commercial Cookery)
• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in high-volume operation
• Strong banquets experience with skills in sauces, cold larder, vegetables and butchery
• Hands-on staff training and coaching style
• Good cost control and time management; ability to stay calm under pressure
• Passion for cooking, high standards of presentation, leadership by example

Responsibilities

• Lead the banquet brigade and coordinate every kitchen section, maintaining tight front-of-house communication.
• Review current dishes and design new menus with an eye for presentation and cost efficiency.
• Coach, train and provide regular feedback to keep the team improving.
• Manage rosters, stocktakes, requisitions and food costs to keep the kitchen performing.
• Set equipment maintenance and cleaning schedules; lead health, safety and hygiene.
• Represent the kitchen at events, food displays and Club promotions.

Skills

Banquets experience

Team coaching

Cost control

Time management

Calm under pressure

Food presentation

Education

Trade qualification as a chef

Food Handlers certificate

OH&S certificate

Job description

RACV City Club is a landmark Melbourne venue known for seven-day operations and high-volume event service. We are seeking a Sous Chef - Banquets to lead the banquet brigade and manage kitchen functions, from menu design to cost control, while mentoring a talented team.

Join RACV City Club as it hosts large-scale events and premium dining experiences across Victoria and Queensland; bring passion for cooking, leadership by example, and a drive for excellence in presentation and service.