Events Sous Chef – Lead High-Volume Banquets

Sports Endeavors, LLC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bankstown Sports in Sydney’s vibrant hospitality complex is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead our Events & Functions kitchen during high-volume weddings, galas and conferences.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll coach kitchen teams, drive service periods, manage food quality and costs, and ensure HACCP compliance across all functions.

If you thrive under pressure, love variety and can work evenings and weekends, apply to join Bankstown Sports and help deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in events, banquets, catering, hotels or high-volume hospitality venues.
• Commercial Cookery qualifications required.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience managing food costs, stock control and kitchen operations.
• Sound understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple events.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day operation of the Events & Functions kitchen.
• Lead and motivate kitchen teams during event and banquet service.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and consistency standards are maintained at all times.
• Execute buffet, plated, cocktail and large-scale function service.
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and apprentices.
• Assist with rostering, stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Monitor food and labour costs while minimising waste.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance standards.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Support menu execution and event preparation across multiple functions.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and operating efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

HACCP

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

Flexibility

Education

Commercial Cookery qualifications

Job description

Bankstown Sports in Sydney’s vibrant hospitality complex is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead our Events & Functions kitchen during high-volume weddings, galas and conferences.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll coach kitchen teams, drive service periods, manage food quality and costs, and ensure HACCP compliance across all functions.

If you thrive under pressure, love variety and can work evenings and weekends, apply to join Bankstown Sports and help deliver exceptional guest experiences.