Executive Sous Chef

Currumbin RSL; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous remuneration

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Currumbin RSL on the Gold Coast is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to be the operational leader of the kitchen, overseeing daily service and upholding culinary standards. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to drive performance across the brigade and provide hands-on leadership and coaching to the wider team.

This senior role is ideal for someone who wants to shape the culture, develop kitchen talent, and lead from the front while maintaining focus on quality, safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior kitchen leadership role.
• Ability to lead large teams in high-volume environments.
• Strong rostering, labour management and cost control experience.
• A genuine passion for mentoring and developing people.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Hands-on leadership style and willingness to lead from the front.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and coordinate service across multiple outlets and functions.
• Monitor labour and rostering to meet operational and budget requirements.
• Oversee food quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Support menu development, specials and seasonal offerings.
• Mentor, coach and develop chefs, apprentices and kitchen stewards.
• Foster a positive, respectful and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Maintain food safety, WHS and compliance standards.
• Manage stock control & purchasing and assist the Exec Chef with supplier relationships.
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house and leadership teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Skills

Senior kitchen leadership

Large team leadership

Rostering

Cost control

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

As Executive Sous Chef, you will be the operational leader of the kitchen, overseeing daily service delivery and ensuring culinary standards, productivity and customer experiences remain exceptional. You'll work closely with the Executive Chef to drive performance across the kitchen while providing hands‑on leadership, coaching and support to the wider brigade. This role is ideal for a senior chef leader willing to take ownership, influence culture and help shape the next generation of kitchen talent.

Key responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations and coordinate service across multiple outlets and functions

Monitor labour and rostering to meet operational and budget requirements

Oversee food quality, consistency and presentation standards

Support menu development, specials and seasonal offerings

Mentor, coach and develop chefs, apprentices and kitchen stewards

Foster a positive, respectful and high-performing kitchen culture

Maintain food safety, WHS and compliance standards

Manage stock control & purchasing and assist the Exec Chef with supplier relationships

Work collaboratively with front‑of‑house and leadership teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences

About you

Extensive experience in a senior kitchen leadership role

Demonstrated ability to lead large teams in high‑volume environments

Strong rostering, labour management and cost control experience

A genuine passion for mentoring and developing people

Excellent communication and conflict‑resolution skills

A hands‑on leadership style and willingness to lead from the front

Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills

A commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement

Sound administration skills and computer literacy

About us

Currumbin RSL is much more than a hospitality venue. We are a community‑focused organisation with a strong reputation for service, connection and supporting our people. We’re investing heavily in our culture, leadership capability and employee experience because we believe that when our people thrive, our business thrives too.

Generous remuneration package commensurate with experience

A genuine commitment to work‑life balance through thoughtful and sustainable rostering practices

Strong team culture built on respect, wellbeing, connection and support

The opportunity to work alongside an experienced Executive Chef and leadership team

Career development opportunities within a progressive organisation

A stable, well‑established venue with significant investment in people, culture and operational excellence

The chance to lead and mentor a talented kitchen brigade and make a genuine impact