Lead Sous Chef - Premium Club Dining & Events

Golf Recruitment Central; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

You will mentor and develop the kitchen team, manage labour and costs, and ensure HACCP compliance and exceptional service standards in a high-end hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a quality hospitality venue at Chef de Partie level or above.
• Strong experience in premium à la carte dining and function catering.
• Proven ability to motivate, train and develop kitchen teams.
• Excellent organisational skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in leading all kitchen operations across the Club's outlets, functions and events.
• Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality food to recipes and standards.
• Develop seasonal menus, daily specials and function menus aligned with member expectations and business objectives.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, stock rotation and food safety to minimise waste and maintain compliance.
• Assist in controlling food and labour costs through ordering, rostering and productivity management.
• Supervise and lead chefs, apprentices, cooks and kitchen hands during service.
• Assist with recruitment, induction, training, coaching and performance management of kitchen staff.
• Plan for busy service periods with sufficient mise en place and staffing.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and workplace safety.
• Build positive relationships with front-of-house teams for seamless service.
• Respond professionally to member and guest feedback and resolve food-related concerns.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and WHS.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Organisational skills

Pressure handling

Roster flexibility

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

You will mentor and develop the kitchen team, manage labour and costs, and ensure HACCP compliance and exceptional service standards in a high-end hospitality setting.