Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Verandah Kitchen

The Strathmore Hotel; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Strathmore Hotel in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join Verandah Bar & Dining. This hands-on role leads a busy kitchen team, delivering consistently high-quality food for diverse dining and events in a high-volume environment.

Working with the Head Chef, you will drive menu development, monitor food and labour costs, ensure food safety and hygiene, and collaborate with Front of House to deliver superb customer experiences across all hotel dining venues.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualifications and experience as a Chef.
• Experience as Sous Chef or senior chef in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team during high-volume service.
• Experience across diverse cuisines and service styles.
• Passion for food, menu development and current industry trends.
• Knowledge of food safety and workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day‑to‑day running of the Verandah Bar & Dining kitchen, ensuring food quality and service standards.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Assist with menu development and contribute creative ideas reflecting current trends.
• Lead, train and inspire a reliable kitchen team across high‑volume service periods.
• Work with Head Chef to manage costs and minimise waste.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
• Liaise with Front of House to ensure smooth service.
• Be a hands‑on leader during busy services.
• Contribute to broader kitchen operation of the hotel when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

High-volume service

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Budget control

Education

Trade qualification in Chef

Job description

The Strathmore Hotel in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join Verandah Bar & Dining. This hands-on role leads a busy kitchen team, delivering consistently high-quality food for diverse dining and events in a high-volume environment.

Working with the Head Chef, you will drive menu development, monitor food and labour costs, ensure food safety and hygiene, and collaborate with Front of House to deliver superb customer experiences across all hotel dining venues.