Junior Sous Chef - Dynamic Event Kitchen Leader

ICC Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meals

Parking discount

Leave entitlements and wellbeing leave

Career development opportunities

Access to health insurance offers

Work-life balance flexibility

Event tickets and social events

Job summary

ICC Sydney is seeking a motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our world-class culinary brigade in Sydney. You will supervise and manage all aspects of food preparation for events, working with the Executive Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine to uphold our standards of quality and ISO 22000 compliance.

You’ll lead teams across sections, ensure safety and cost controls, and contribute to a positive, innovative kitchen culture while delivering exceptional guest experiences at high-profile events.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a high-volume environment.
• Current working knowledge of the hospitality, convention, and exhibition industry.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Adaptable to changing situations while maintaining the highest quality of product and other established standards.
• Ability to work with minimal external assistance.
• True passion for food and an unrelenting drive to provide exceptional event guest experiences.
• An ability to maintain safety standards and to abide by HACCP.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Valid working rights in Australia.
• You must be 18 years or over.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead and oversee team member management within the Production kitchen.
• Deliver a high standard of preparation for all events and manage teams in several sections simultaneously.
• Assist with schedules, rostering and food preparation at our world-class standards.
• Ensure strict food safety standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are established and monitored to meet ICC Sydney Brand Standard guidelines and maintained at that level.
• Embrace our Feeding Your Performance philosophy with a focus on fresh, seasonal, and local artisan produce.
• Lead, motivate and engage team members to ensure a high-performance culture.
• Effectively manage the day-to-day operation of the Production kitchen, and have basic knowledge of food cost, portion control, labour cost, productivity, and wastage.

Skills

Communication

High-volume cooking

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

ICC Sydney is seeking a motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our world-class culinary brigade in Sydney. You will supervise and manage all aspects of food preparation for events, working with the Executive Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine to uphold our standards of quality and ISO 22000 compliance.

You’ll lead teams across sections, ensure safety and cost controls, and contribute to a positive, innovative kitchen culture while delivering exceptional guest experiences at high-profile events.