Dynamic Sous Chef | Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Werri Beach; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

ALPHA GLOBAL CATERING PTY LIMITED is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our Werri Beach kitchen in Gerringong NSW. You will support the Head Chef with daily operations, menu planning, food quality, presentation, hygiene and service standards.

Responsibilities include menu development, forecasting food and labour, ordering supplies, preparing and cooking, supervising staff, training juniors, controlling costs and ensuring dishes are prepared efficiently and served on time.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or Commercial Cookery; or a Diploma of Hospitality Management.
• Minimum 1 year of proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong cooking, leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and developing menus based on customer demand and business requirements.
• Assist with estimating food requirements, food costs and labour requirements.
• Order and monitor food supplies to maintain stock levels.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to menu and standards.
• Monitor quality of dishes from preparation to presentation.
• Discuss food preparation and service matters with Head Chef and staff.
• Supervise chefs, cooks and junior kitchen staff during preparation and service.
• Allocate kitchen duties and coordinate workflow during busy periods.
• Train and support junior kitchen staff; monitor ingredient quality and storage.
• Assist with controlling food costs and minimise wastage; ensure timely service.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and organisation.

Skills

Cooking skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Education

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Commercial Cookery

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Job description

ALPHA GLOBAL CATERING PTY LIMITED is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our Werri Beach kitchen in Gerringong NSW. You will support the Head Chef with daily operations, menu planning, food quality, presentation, hygiene and service standards.

Responsibilities include menu development, forecasting food and labour, ordering supplies, preparing and cooking, supervising staff, training juniors, controlling costs and ensuring dishes are prepared efficiently and served on time.