High-Volume Sous Chef - Coastal Waterfront Kitchen Leader

Australian Venue Co.; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Staff discounts

Training & development

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Australian Venue Co. is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for Bayswater Bar & Grill on the Urangan Esplanade, Hervey Bay. You will assist the Head Chef, lead a kitchen team, and ensure top quality and consistent presentation in a busy, coastal pub-restaurant setting.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to food safety, and the ability to manage rostering in a high-volume environment. Competitive salary and career progression across AVC venues await the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or senior chef ready to step up.
• Experience in a high-volume bistro, pub or restaurant kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain high food quality and presentation standards.
• Manage food safety and compliance.
• Assist with ordering, stock control and rostering.
• Support labour and food cost targets.
• Drive a positive and efficient kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

Roster management

Job description

Australian Venue Co. is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for Bayswater Bar & Grill on the Urangan Esplanade, Hervey Bay. You will assist the Head Chef, lead a kitchen team, and ensure top quality and consistent presentation in a busy, coastal pub-restaurant setting.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to food safety, and the ability to manage rostering in a high-volume environment. Competitive salary and career progression across AVC venues await the successful candidate.