Lead Sous Chef for Brand-New Japanese Kitchen Opening

Evt Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Superannuation

Job summary

SRG Hospitality is opening a brand-new Aqua kitchen in Milsons Point and seeks a Sous Chef to lead the design, build, and pre-opening phases. This full-time role will guide the kitchen team from pre-opening through the opening, ensuring standards and quality align with Aqua’s renowned reputation.

The ideal candidate has proven sous-chef experience in high-volume settings, strong menu development and food-cost skills, and knowledge of HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience in a kitchen rebuild or open-in-time launch.
• Strong knowledge of menu development and food cost.
• Experience in HACCP and food safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a brand-new kitchen from the ground up.
• Lead the kitchen team from pre-opening through opening.
• Develop menus and create systems for production, ordering and food cost.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety and quality standards.
• Manage budgets, food cost and staff rosters.
• Co-deliver a standard of cooking that matches Aqua’s reputation.

Skills

Sous chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Menu development

Food cost management

HACCP compliance

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

SRG Hospitality is opening a brand-new Aqua kitchen in Milsons Point and seeks a Sous Chef to lead the design, build, and pre-opening phases. This full-time role will guide the kitchen team from pre-opening through the opening, ensuring standards and quality align with Aqua’s renowned reputation.

The ideal candidate has proven sous-chef experience in high-volume settings, strong menu development and food-cost skills, and knowledge of HACCP compliance.