Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Events, Brisbane

Brisent; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary on-site parking

Staff discounts on food and beverages

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. You will lead a high-performing kitchen team across concerts, corporate events and large-scale catering, delivering exceptional dining experiences for thousands of guests.

The role requires hands-on leadership, overseeing kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence, with opportunities to drive menu planning, cost control and staff development in a premier Queensland venue.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience in high-volume catering, hospitality or event environments
• Excellent food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Sound understanding of stock control, inventory management and food cost control
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining exceptional quality standards
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proactive and positive attitude with a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety compliance

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in all aspects of kitchen management
• Supervise, coach and develop kitchen team members
• Assist with menu planning, food preparation and service delivery
• Manage stock control, stock rotation, ordering and inventory management
• Complete stocktakes and monitor food costs and wastage
• Maintain quality assurance processes and food safety standards
• Assist with rostering and workforce planning
• Ensure kitchen, storage and preparation areas are maintained to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Support the implementation and use of stock management and recipe costing systems
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen culture

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Work under pressure

Food safety

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Legends Global is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. You will lead a high-performing kitchen team across concerts, corporate events and large-scale catering, delivering exceptional dining experiences for thousands of guests.

The role requires hands-on leadership, overseeing kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence, with opportunities to drive menu planning, cost control and staff development in a premier Queensland venue.