Chef

BuildRight Construction AU

Gold Coast City

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

BuildRight Construction AU is seeking an experienced Sous Chef or Senior Chef for an established kitchen in Queensland. You will bring proven commercial kitchen skills and confidently take responsibility during busy service periods.

This opportunity emphasizes kitchen organisation, team coordination, foodsafety, stock management and maintaining high standards across every service. You will work closely with the Head Chef to drive daily kitchen performance and develop the wider team.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience as Sous Chef, Senior Chef or experienced Chef
Proven ability to work effectively in a busy commercial kitchen
Strong practical cooking and food preparations skills
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting kitchen teams
Understanding of foodsafety, HACCP and workplace health and safety requirements
Knowledge of stock control, stock rotation, par levels and food costs
Understanding of kitchen rostering and labour management
Strong communication and team coordination skills
High standards of cleanliness, organisation and attention to detail
Ability to maintain consistency and quality under pressure
Reliable, punctual and professionally presented
Positive attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
Availability to work a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays
Willingness to take ownership of kitchen standards and daily operations

Responsibilities

Take an active leadership role across preparation and lunch and dinner service
Support the Head Chef with day-to-day management of kitchen operations
Coordinate kitchen staff to maintain an efficient and organised service
Prepare and present dishes consistently to required quality standards
Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation
Train and support kitchen team members in procedures and service standards
Manage stock levels, stock rotation and par levels
Monitor food usage and help maintain food costs within budget
Assist with staff rostering and efficient labour management
Maintain HACCP, food safety and WHS standards across kitchen operations
Ensure preparation areas and kitchen facilities remain clean and organised
Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff during service
Identify operational issues and take practical action to resolve them
Maintain composure and efficiency during high-volume service
Contribute to a positive, accountable and professional kitchen culture

Skills

Leadership

Team Coordination

Food Safety

HACCP

Stock Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Reliability

Independent Work

7-day Rosters

Job description

Yourexperiencemattersinakitchenwhereconsistency,leadershipandprofessionalstandardsareessential.

AnestablishedrestaurantkitcheninQueenslandisseekinganexperiencedSousCheforSeniorChefwhocanbringprovencommercialkitchenskillsandconfidentlytakeresponsibilityduringbusyserviceperiods.

Thisopportunityissuitedtoachefwhocandemonstratemorethantechnicalcookingability—someonewhounderstandskitchenorganisation,teamcoordination,foodsafety,stockmanagementandtheimportanceofdeliveringthesamehighstandardoneveryservice.

WorkingcloselywiththeHeadChef,youwillhelpdrivedailykitchenperformancewhilesupportinganddevelopingthewiderteam.

The Opportunity

Yourexperiencemattersinakitchenwhereconsistency,leadershipandprofessionalstandardsareessential.

AnestablishedrestaurantkitcheninQueenslandisseekinganexperiencedSousCheforSeniorChefwhocanbringprovencommercialkitchenskillsandconfidentlytakeresponsibilityduringbusyserviceperiods.

WorkingcloselywiththeHeadChef,youwillhelpdrivedailykitchenperformancewhilesupportinganddevelopingthewiderteam.

Key Responsibilities