Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Hotel Kitchen & Growth

EVT Limited; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT酒店

$2 movie tickets plus discounts onGold

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth across our hotel &

Paid parental leave; community and Vol

Job summary

EVT Limited is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Leader to manage food production across multiple hotel outlets. You will supervise cooks, uphold top culinary standards and ensure strict cost controls while maintaining food safety and guest satisfaction.

The role requires proven leadership in a busy hotel kitchen, strong knowledge of menus and a commitment to grooming standards. Join EVT’s vibrant hospitality network and help deliver memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a hotel or high-volume setting.
• Detailed knowledge of menus, recipes and kitchen terminology.
• Strong food safety, hygiene and WHS practices.
• Ability to check daily deliveries for quality and accuracy.
• Sound budgeting with focus on food cost and labour targets.
• Commitment to hotel grooming standards and professional collaboration with departments.
• Guest-focused approach and prompt guest complaint resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate food production across all areas of the hotel, maintaining the highest culinary standards and approving all food that leaves the kitchen.
• Supervise food preparation, rotation and mise en place so every section is ready for service.
• Prepare, cook and serve food on sections as required, following standard recipes and production specifications.
• Hire, train and supervise cooks and food preparation staff, delegating to junior chefs and monitoring rosters to keep every section properly staffed.
• Control food and labour costs by managing ordering, par levels, stock rotation and wastage to meet budget targets.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen, including food safety and WH&S practices, and liaise with the F&B Manager and outlet supervisors to keep service running smoothly.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume cooking

Menu knowledge

Food safety & WHS

Quality control

Budgeting & cost control

Grooming standards

Guest service

Job description

EVT Limited is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Leader to manage food production across multiple hotel outlets. You will supervise cooks, uphold top culinary standards and ensure strict cost controls while maintaining food safety and guest satisfaction.

The role requires proven leadership in a busy hotel kitchen, strong knowledge of menus and a commitment to grooming standards. Join EVT’s vibrant hospitality network and help deliver memorable dining experiences.