Breakfast Sous Chef

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BuildRight Construction AU is seeking an experienced Breakfast Sous Chef to lead a new breakfast operation in New South Wales. You will work closely with the Head Chef to establish a high-quality offering from the ground up, mentoring a small team and shaping the food direction.

You will influence menus, build kitchen systems, and oversee early morning service, with a focus on quality, presentation and consistency in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in a Sous Chef or similar senior kitchen role.
• Strong experience in breakfast or brunch-focused kitchens.
• Experience with modern Australian breakfast cuisine is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior chefs.
• Confident leadership with the ability to lead by example.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to commence early morning shifts.
• Professional attitude and commitment to high kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily breakfast preparation and service.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to establish efficient kitchen systems.
• Supervise and guide a team of up to five breakfast chefs.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen team members.
• Contribute ideas to breakfast menus, seasonal dishes and daily specials.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Coordinate preparation and ensure the kitchen is fully service-ready.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, rotation and wastage.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Ensure smooth communication and workflow throughout breakfast service.
• Assist with wider kitchen operations when required.
• Create a positive, professional, team-focused kitchen environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across kitchen procedures and service.

Skills

Breakfast leadership

Team management

Food safety & quality

Menu development

Training & mentoring

Job description

Discussed at interview Visa sponsorship

Employer: BuildRight Construction AU

About the role

Take the lead in building a new breakfast operation with a growing hospitality business in New South Wales.

We are looking for an experienced Breakfast Sous Chef who is ready to step into a hands‑on leadership role and work closely with the Head Chef to establish a high-quality breakfast offering from the ground up.

This is more than a service‑based chef position. You’ll have the opportunity to influence menus, develop kitchen systems, mentor a small team and help shape the food direction of a new breakfast operation.

The role is suited to a confident and creative chef with strong breakfast and brunch experience who can combine quality food preparation with effective team leadership and organised kitchen management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the daily breakfast preparation and service operation
• Work closely with the Head Chef to establish efficient kitchen systems
• Supervise and guide a team of up to five breakfast chefs
• Train and mentor junior kitchen team members
• Contribute ideas to breakfast menus, seasonal dishes and daily specials
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation
• Coordinate preparation and ensure the kitchen is fully service‑ready
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, rotation and wastage
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Ensure smooth communication and workflow throughout breakfast service
• Assist with wider kitchen operations when required
• Help create a positive, professional and team‑focused kitchen environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement across kitchen procedures and service

Requirements & eligibility

• Minimum 2–5 years' experience in a Sous Chef or similar senior kitchen role
• Strong experience working in breakfast or brunch-focused kitchens
• Experience with modern Australian breakfast cuisine is highly desirable
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior chefs
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to lead by example
• Strong understanding of food preparation, presentation and quality standards
• Knowledge of stock control, ordering, food safety and kitchen procedures
• Ability to remain organised and composed during busy service periods
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High level of attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to commence early morning shifts
• Professional attitude and commitment to maintaining high kitchen standards
• Genuine interest in developing a long‑term hospitality career in Australia

Special instructions

Sponsorship available for the successful candidate.