Beachfront Senior Sous Chef – Lead Kitchen Excellence

Terrigal Beach House; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rosters weeks in advance

Your birthday off (paid)

Discounted hotel stays (IHG network)

Career development opportunities

Free duty meals and full uniform

Job summary

Terrigal Beach House on the Central Coast is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen team and uphold exceptional quality and service. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will manage daily operations, drive menu execution, and maintain food safety and cost controls in a vibrant beachfront venue.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on cooking, and experience in fast-paced environments. Enjoy an oceanfront lifestyle with a supportive IHG family and career development

Qualifications

• Senior Sous Chef leadership experience in a high-volume venue.
• Strong leadership to develop and motivate teams.
• Exceptional culinary skills focused on quality, consistency, and innovation.
• Proven experience managing service in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of kitchen financials, food cost control, and stock management.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Availability to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop kitchen team members to achieve high performance and professional growth.
• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations management.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency across menu offerings.
• Drive kitchen efficiency while maintaining a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Assist with menu development, costing, and seasonal planning.
• Ensure food safety, compliance, and WHS standards are upheld.
• Manage stock control, ordering, inventory, and minimisation of food waste.
• Coordinate service across busy trading periods and large-volume functions.
• Monitor labour costs and assist with rostering.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Food safety (HACCP)

Cost control

Team development

Job description

Terrigal Beach House on the Central Coast is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen team and uphold exceptional quality and service. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will manage daily operations, drive menu execution, and maintain food safety and cost controls in a vibrant beachfront venue.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on cooking, and experience in fast-paced environments. Enjoy an oceanfront lifestyle with a supportive IHG family and career development