Permanent Full-Time Sous Chef | Lead & Create in Busy Kitchen

Sounds Write Productions; Alpine Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Job summary

The Dederang Hotel, located in Northeast Victoria, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to lead daily operations, ensure food quality, and develop our kitchen team's skills and capabilities.

In this permanent full-time role, you will help maintain high standards across all service areas, contribute ideas for menus and weekly specials, and step up as a confident leader when the Head Chef is away.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume, high-paced kitchen.
• Experience in busy hospitality kitchens.
• Strong culinary knowledge and awareness of trends.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Calm, organised approach in fast-paced environments.
• Positive attitude and initiative.
• Must be located in Australia to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head Chef to maintain high service standards.
• Lead kitchen operations when Head Chef is away.
• Prepare meals with attention to presentation, portions, and quality.
• Develop skills and capabilities of the kitchen team.
• Ensure stock rotation, reduce wastage.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety practices.
• Support management with other duties as required.
• Uphold professionalism and teamwork at all times.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Leadership skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Proactive attitude

Australian residency

Job description

The Dederang Hotel, located in Northeast Victoria, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to lead daily operations, ensure food quality, and develop our kitchen team's skills and capabilities.

In this permanent full-time role, you will help maintain high standards across all service areas, contribute ideas for menus and weekly specials, and step up as a confident leader when the Head Chef is away.