Junior Sous Chef

Rocksalt Restaurant; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocksalt Restaurant in Sydney is seeking an experienced Chef ready to take the next step into a leadership role, while continuing to develop under our Head Chef.

This is a hands-on opportunity to mentor the kitchen team, manage day-to-day operations, uphold food safety, and deliver dishes of the highest quality with consistent presentation. The role emphasizes reliability, organisation and calm under pressure, with strong communication and teamwork essential to success.

Qualifications

• Qualified chef with experience in a busy restaurant kitchen.
• Reliable, organised and calm under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about quality of food and consistent presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading the team when required
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Supporting ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation
• Ensuring food safety and cleanliness standards are consistently maintained

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

This role would suit an experienced Chef who is ready to take the next step into a leadership position while continuing to develop under our Head Chef.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading the team when required
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Supporting ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation
• Ensuring food safety and cleanliness standards are consistently maintained

About you

• Qualified chef with experience in a busy restaurant kitchen
• Reliable, organised and calm under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about quality of food and consistent presentation