Opening Sous Chef — Lead a Parisian Kitchen Team

Apollo Restaurant Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptiste, a new Parisian restaurant opening at The Eve, Wunderlich Lane, Sydney, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join the opening team. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen during service.

You’ll build systems, train the brigade, manage stock and food safety, and shape the culture as Baptiste launches. The Apollo Restaurant Group backs a fast-paced, quality-led environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, quality-led restaurant kitchen.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence leading and developing a team.
• Solid understanding of food safety, ordering, stock and kitchen operations.
• Calm and consistent approach during service.
• Full-time availability, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team through preparation and service.
• Maintaining consistency, presentation and food quality.
• Training and developing chefs across the brigade.
• Managing ordering, stock rotation, food safety and kitchen organisation.
• Supporting rostering, labour management and food cost control.
• Building clear systems and strong working habits from the opening.
• Creating a respectful kitchen where people communicate well and take pride in their work.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Stock control

Rostering

Communication

Job description

Baptiste, a new Parisian restaurant opening at The Eve, Wunderlich Lane, Sydney, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join the opening team. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen during service.

You’ll build systems, train the brigade, manage stock and food safety, and shape the culture as Baptiste launches. The Apollo Restaurant Group backs a fast-paced, quality-led environment.