Chef

Toki; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Complimentary coffees

Staff discounts

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

TOKI Bistro & Bar, a French-Asian restaurant in North Sydney opposite Victoria Cross Station, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team across all services. This full-time role involves evening and weekend rosters with an immediate start.

You will supervise and train staff, maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, assist with stock, menu development and food safety compliance (HACCP) in line with NSW Food Authority requirements.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum) or equivalent trade qualification.
• At least three years' post-trade experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Experience leading a kitchen section and running service without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Sound time management and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A thorough understanding of food safety, allergen management and HACCP principles.
• Availability for rostered evening and weekend work, and willingness to work public holidays when requested.
• Experience with French or Asian cuisine (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen and lead service in the Head Chef's absence
• Supervise, train and develop the kitchen team
• Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation standards
• Assist with ordering, stock control and food cost management
• Contribute to menu development and recipe documentation
• Maintain food safety, allergen management, labelling and cleaning records in accordance with NSW Food Authority requirements and HACCP principles

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Work under pressure

Food safety

Allergen management

Rostered hours availability

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Company is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team and maintaining the restaurant's standards across all services. The position is available on a full-time basis, with an immediate start. The position involves rostered evening and weekend work.

Key responsibilities

Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen and lead service in the Head Chef's absence

Supervise, train and develop the kitchen team

Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation standards

Assist with ordering, stock control and food cost management

Contribute to menu development and recipe documentation

Maintain food safety, allergen management, labelling and cleaning records in accordance with NSW Food Authority requirements and HACCP principles

About you

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum) or equivalent trade qualification

At least three years' post-trade experience in a busy commercial kitchen

Experience leading a kitchen section and running service without direct supervision

Demonstrated leadership, communication and organisational skills

Sound time management and the ability to work effectively under pressure

A thorough understanding of food safety, allergen management and HACCP principles

Availability for rostered evening and weekend work, and willingness to work public holidays when requested

Valid Australian work rights or, for the full-time position, eligibility for employer sponsorship

Experience with French or Asian cuisine (desirable)

About us

TOKI Bistro & Bar is a French-Asian restaurant located opposite Victoria Cross Station, North Sydney. It received an AGFG Chef Hat Award in 2026. TOKI North Sydney Pty Ltd is a growing hospitality business with a strong commitment to quality, consistency and attention to detail.

Annual salary of $80,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience, for 38 ordinary hours per week plus reasonable additional hours in accordance with the National Employment Standards

Eligibility to take part in the venue's tip distribution

Staff meals and complimentary coffees

Staff discounts across the group's venues

Visa sponsorship may be offered for the full-time position at the Company's discretion, subject to the candidate's eligibility and Department of Home Affairs approval