Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Middle Eastern Kitchen

Australian Venue Co.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

Babylon Sydney is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead a high-volume service and maintain outstanding food standards in a contemporary Middle Eastern-inspired menu.

We value hands-on leadership, strong organisation and a calm, proactive approach under pressure. You’ll mentor junior chefs, optimise kitchen operations and contribute to a positive, guest-focused dining experience.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef or strong senior chef experience
• Restaurant kitchen experience is essential
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong food preparation and presentation skills
• The ability to lead, support and motivate a kitchen team
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• A hands-on approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong food safety and kitchen standards

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team during busy services
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented consistently to a high standard
• Working across preparation and service in a hands‑on capacity
• Helping maintain efficient kitchen operations and service flow
• Maintaining food safety, cleanliness and kitchen standards
• Supporting stock control, ordering and minimising food wastage
• Training and mentoring junior chefs and developing the wider kitchen team
• Helping create a positive, professional and team‑focused kitchen environment

Skills

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Team motivation

Presentation

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Job description

Babylon Sydney is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead a high-volume service and maintain outstanding food standards in a contemporary Middle Eastern-inspired menu.

We value hands-on leadership, strong organisation and a calm, proactive approach under pressure. You’ll mentor junior chefs, optimise kitchen operations and contribute to a positive, guest-focused dining experience.