Event Sous Chef, Sergeants Mess

Grand Pacific Group; Mosman; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading remuneration

Excellent working conditions and hours

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Sergeants Mess, operated by Grand Pacific Group in Sydney, is seeking a qualified Event Chef to join its luxury hospitality team. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will prepare and cook high-quality dishes for events, contribute to menu ideas, and help manage portions, waste and stock while ensuring safety and presentation standards.

This role offers sponsorship opportunities for the right candidates and a flexible roster in a stunning harbour-side setting with panoramic views.

Qualifications

• Creative chef with a passion for high-end hospitality.
• Demonstrated understanding of food safety standards and allergen awareness.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team player who can work independently and with others.
• Flexible to work days, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food according to customers’ orders.
• Ensuring that all dishes are of high quality and presented well.
• Provide input to seasonal changes and/or specials to the menus.
• Order food supplies as required.
• Demonstrating cooking techniques to kitchen staff and advising other chefs on procedures.
• Help monitor costs with regard to portion control, waste minimisation and stock control.
• Explain and enforce hygiene regulations and safe work practices with knowledge of allergy restrictions.
• Carrying out quality checks on food supplies to ensure quality and freshness.
• Liaising with Front of House Manager to ensure smooth service.
• Sponsorship available for the right candidates.

Skills

Creativity

Enthusiastic attitude

Food safety knowledge

Work under pressure

Team player

Flexible schedule

Health and safety commitment

Job description

Sergeants Mess is operated by Grand Pacific Group (GPG) one of Sydney’s leading hospitality and event groups to which has maintained a strong identity synonymous with sophistication, elegance and luxury over its 20+ years of operation.

Overlooking Chowder Bay, Sergeants’ Mess is set in one of Sydney’s most breathtaking locations. Sitting amidst native bushland, it commands spectacular views of Sydney Harbour across to Camp Cove, Watsons Bay and Rose Bay. The view, along with the glamorous interior and expansive harbour deck, provides the perfect setting for weddings, conferences, meetings, gala events or private celebrations.

About the role

Opportunities exist forqualified, passionate Event Chef

Working with our experienced, talented and friendly team in a dynamic and professional environment there is opportunity for career development whilst being inspired along the way.

Reporting to the Head Chef your responsibilities may include:

Preparing and cooking food according to customers’ orders

Ensuring that all dishes created are of high quality and presented well

Provide input to seasonal changes and / or specials to the menus

Order food supplies as required

Demonstrating cooking techniques to the kitchen staff and advise other chefs / cooks on cooking procedures

Help monitor costs with special regard to portion control, waste minimisation and stock control

Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations, safe work practice and having knowledge of allergy restricted food

Carrying out quality checks on food supplies to ensure quality and freshness

Liaising with Front of House Manager / team to ensure that a smooth service is always provided to the customers

Sponsorship available for the right candidates

Skills and experience

Creativity and passion for the industry

Enthusiastic attitude

Demonstrated knowledge of food safety

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and as a team player

Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekend's and public holidays

Committed to Health and Safety

The Benefits

Industry leading remuneration

Excellent working conditions and hours (Flexible roster)

Ongoing training and development

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview