Lead Prep & Menu Innovator

Colonial Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef, overseeing kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu innovation to captivate guests. You will run your own section, ensuring smooth service and contribute to ongoing menu development.

You will lead junior chefs, support onboarding and development, and assist with rostering, stock checks, and end-of-month reporting while upholding food safety and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with leadership.
• Proficient culinary skills and dish creation.
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Flexible shifts including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Run your own section of the kitchen and support others as needed.
• Support seasonal menu creation while managing food costs.
• Supervise and mentor junior chefs to foster inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Assist with rostering, stock take, ordering and end-of-month reporting.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and WHS regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Colonial Group seeks a Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef, overseeing kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu innovation to captivate guests. You will run your own section, ensuring smooth service and contribute to ongoing menu development.

You will lead junior chefs, support onboarding and development, and assist with rostering, stock checks, and end-of-month reporting while upholding food safety and HACCP compliance.