Senior Sous Chef

Frontline Recruitment Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; Presencial; AUD 81.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Clear progression to Head Chef

Consecutive days off, no split shifts

Sunshine Coast hospitality setting

Premium Italian dining with local fare

Descripción de la vacante

Frontline Recruitment Group's client on the Mooloolaba Esplanade is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen alongside the Head Chef in a premium Italian dining venue on the Sunshine Coast.

This hands-on role focuses on menu execution, stock control and mentoring junior staff, with a clear pathway to Head Chef as you demonstrate leadership and performance in a coastal setting.

Formación

• Experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a quality restaurant environment.
• Strong modern Italian/Mediterranean culinary experience in high-volume venues.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a professional kitchen team.
• Understanding of high-volume restaurant service and quality production.
• Experience with ordering, stock control, food costs and kitchen organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail and passion for quality food.
• Ability to maintain high standards during busy service periods with strong communication and leadership.
• Hands-on leader who can lead from the front.
• Ambition to progress into Head Chef.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the kitchen team and work closely with the Head Chef.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food quality, preparation and service.
• Manage stock, ordering, and food cost controls.
• Ensure menu execution and consistency across service.
• Foster a high-performance kitchen culture and mentor staff.

Conocimientos

Senior Sous Chef experience

Italian/Mediterranean cuisine

Team leadership/mentoring

High-volume service

Stock control/food costs

Attention to detail

Communication/leadership

Hands-on leadership

Career progression ambition

Descripción del empleo

• Join an iconic Mooloolaba restaurant offer career progression to Head Chef
• $90K + Super with good hours and conssistant days off / no split shifts
• Multi-Award Winning, great culture, stunning location on the Sunny Coast

The Company

Our client is an iconic Sunshine Coast dining destination, established on the Mooloolaba Esplanade for more than 40 years and renowned for delivering exceptional modern Italian cuisine in a premium coastal setting. With a strong focus on locally sourced produce, fresh seafood and premium Italian ingredients, the restaurant has built an outstanding reputation for quality dining and memorable guest experiences. The venue is also recognised for its award-winning food and extensive wine offering. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join an established and highly regarded operation, with a clear pathway to step into the Head Chef position.

The Role

As Senior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure consistently high standards across food quality, preparation and service. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will play an important part in daily kitchen operations, team development, menu execution, stock control and maintaining a high-performance kitchen culture. Importantly, this role offers genuine career progression to Head Chef, making it an ideal opportunity for a Sous Chef who is ready to take the next step in their career and develop their leadership capabilities within an established hospitality business.

Your Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef within a quality restaurant environment
• Strong modern Italian or Mediterranean culinary experience in a high volume venue/s
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a professional kitchen team
• Strong understanding of high-volume restaurant service and quality food production
• Experience with ordering, stock control, food costs and kitchen organisation
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine passion for quality food
• Ability to maintain high standards during busy service periods & have - Strong communication and leadership skills
• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front
• Ambition to progress into a Head Chef position

What’s On Offer

• $90K + Super --Clear progression pathway to Head Chef
• Consecutive days off – no split shifts with strong and supportive team culture
• Join an established and highly regarded Sunshine Coast hospitality business
• Work with quality local produce, fresh seafood and premium Italian ingredients
• Opportunity to develop your leadership and commercial skills

If you're an ambitious Sous Chef looking for the right environment to develop, lead a team and take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.