Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Kitchen, Grill & Pasta

Pippi's Cronulla; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Pippis Cronulla is a busy, high-volume restaurant in Cronulla seeking an experienced, motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. This hands-on role requires ownership of kitchen operations and active participation in menu development.

You will work closely with the Head Chef, lead busy services, train junior staff, and uphold top standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation. Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Sous Chef in a busy à la carte restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience training and supervising kitchen staff.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to cleanliness and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and maintaining high standards across all sections.
• Lead and supervise the kitchen team during busy services, ensuring efficiency, consistency and quality.
• Work confidently across different sections, particularly grill and pasta.
• Assist with developing new dishes, seasonal menus and improving existing recipes.
• Train, mentor and support junior chefs, ensuring consistent cooking techniques, presentation and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen organisation at all times.
• Oversee preparation, stock rotation, ordering and waste management.
• Ensure all sections are properly organised, stocked and ready before service.
• Maintain food quality and presentation, even during high-pressure services.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to improve kitchen efficiency, teamwork and overall performance.

Skills

Sous Chef

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Team leadership

Food safety

Organisation

Job description

Pippis Cronulla is a busy, high-volume restaurant in Cronulla seeking an experienced, motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. This hands-on role requires ownership of kitchen operations and active participation in menu development.

You will work closely with the Head Chef, lead busy services, train junior staff, and uphold top standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation. Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate.