Senior Sous Chef

Jolleys Boathouse Restaurant; South Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jolleys Boathouse Restaurant in Adelaide's CBD, on the River Torrens, is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead our food operations under Lino Sauro. This full-time role demands exceptional culinary skills, leadership and a commitment to hospitality.

You’ll mentor the kitchen team, uphold top hygiene standards, manage stock and contribute to menu development. If you’re energetic, detail-oriented and ready to drive quality in a historic dining venue, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen position.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary culinary techniques and classical cuisine.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and manage kitchen teams.
• Deep understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and local health standards.
• Proven ability to work under pressure during busy service periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the highest standards.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen team, contributing positively to teamwork and improvement.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety protocols and health regulations.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies and manage stock rotation to minimise waste.
• Train staff on new recipes, techniques and equipment operation.
• Quality-check dishes before leaving the kitchen to meet restaurant standards.
• Lead team meetings prior to each service.
• Develop cost-effective solutions while maintaining food quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Training

Team Management

Job description

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join the Food operations team at Jolleys Boathouse, led by Lino Sauro. Located alongside the River Torrens, in the Adelaide CBD, Jolleys is a restaurant based on great food and produce and genuine hospitality delivered by dedicated people in our teams.

This is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the highest standards
• Supervise and mentor kitchen team, contributing positively to team work, accountability and continuous improvement
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety protocols, hygiene standards and health regulations
• Monitor inventory levels, ordering supplies and managing stock rotation to minimise waste
• Train staff on new recipes, cooking techniques and equipment operation
• Quality-checking dishes before they leave the kitchen to ensure they meet restaurant standards
• Contribute/ lead team meetings prior to each service
• Contribute to the development of cost-effective solutions whilst maintaining food quality standards

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen position
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary culinary techniques, food preparation methods and classical cuisine
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and manage kitchen teams effectively
• In-depth understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and compliance with local health standards
• Proven ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail during busy service periods
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by restaurant operations

About us

Jolleys Boathouse Restaurant has been quietly working on reminding the people of Adelaide that we have a long history of delivering great food and memorable experiences. We are looking for an exceptional Sous Chef to join the team and be a part of our next exciting chapter.

If you’re a passionate chef with drive, energy and a true desire to lead, we’d love to hear from you.

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