Creative Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Placed Australia; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 75.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placed.au, on behalf of a client in Windsor, Victoria, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef with menu planning, kitchen operations, and team leadership. The role requires strong kitchen management, cost control, and a passion for high-quality food.

Responsibilities include menu development, inventory management, and ensuring HACCP and health regulations are met while maintaining exceptional dining standards.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or three years of relevant experience as substitute.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate required.
• Proven Sous Chef or leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.

Aufgaben

• Design and update seasonal menus in collaboration with Head Chef.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure timely food preparation.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff including sous chefs, cooks and hands.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, and waste to optimise profitability.
• Ensure hygiene, HACCP compliance and safety across all kitchen areas.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to ensure smooth service.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Food safety

Cost control

High-volume kitchen

Ausbildung

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Placed.au, on behalf of a client in Windsor, Victoria, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef with menu planning, kitchen operations, and team leadership. The role requires strong kitchen management, cost control, and a passion for high-quality food.

Responsibilities include menu development, inventory management, and ensuring HACCP and health regulations are met while maintaining exceptional dining standards.