Gluten-Free Sous Chef — Lead, Create & Grow

The Morley Local; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals during shifts

Flexible scheduling

Progression opportunities within group

Job summary

The Morley Local in Morley, WA 6062 is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our vibrant kitchen. You will support the Head Chef, help maintain our gluten-free kitchen standards, and lead a small team across busy service.

This full-time role offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, progression within the group, staff meals, and flexible scheduling. We value quality, creativity, and outstanding customer service, and invite you to contribute to our collaborative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a busy kitchen with 2+ years in supervision or senior role
• Strong culinary skills and ability to execute dishes to high standard
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certification or equivalent
• Excellent leadership and communication to train junior staff
• Thorough understanding of health, safety and food hygiene regulations
• Ability to work under pressure during busy service
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Flexible to work evenings/weekends/holidays
• Experience in menu planning, costing and stock management is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in planning menus, developing dishes and determining food costs
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, guiding food preparation techniques and procedures
• Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards with consistent quality and presentation
• Manage food stock, monitor inventory and ensure proper storage and rotation
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards per regulations
• Prepare and cook during service, meeting order times efficiently
• Step in as Head Chef when required and manage kitchen operations
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative kitchen culture and team morale
• Assist with cost control and waste reduction initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food preparation

Costing and stock management

Team training

Food safety

Work under pressure

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

The Morley Local in Morley, WA 6062 is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our vibrant kitchen. You will support the Head Chef, help maintain our gluten-free kitchen standards, and lead a small team across busy service.

This full-time role offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, progression within the group, staff meals, and flexible scheduling. We value quality, creativity, and outstanding customer service, and invite you to contribute to our collaborative kitchen culture.