Senior Sous Chef — Lead a Craft Kitchen, Flexible Hours

The Albert Brewery; Hobart; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $77k-$83k per year

Flexible schedule

Growth within Tasmanian hospitality

Close-knit team

Job summary

The Crescent Hotel, part of the Albert Hospitality Group in North Hobart, is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef. You’ll ensure smooth service, high-quality dishes and outstanding guest experiences in a beautifully restored historic venue.

You will manage a busy kitchen, mentor staff, control stock and costs, and uphold the highest standards. The role offers a salary range and flexible options within a growing Tasmanian group.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Experience managing a busy commercial kitchen.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Understanding of food costing, stock control and labour management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to keep preparation and service running smoothly.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team, supporting their ongoing development.
• Delegate tasks and coordinate kitchen workflow.
• Train, mentor and support kitchen staff.
• Set clear expectations and uphold discipline, accountability and professional standards.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Ensure every dish meets recipe requirements and company standards.
• Support the Executive Chef with menu execution, preparation and service.
• Oversee stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

Decision making under pressure

Passion for food/hospitality

Job description

The Crescent Hotel, part of the Albert Hospitality Group in North Hobart, is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef. You’ll ensure smooth service, high-quality dishes and outstanding guest experiences in a beautifully restored historic venue.

You will manage a busy kitchen, mentor staff, control stock and costs, and uphold the highest standards. The role offers a salary range and flexible options within a growing Tasmanian group.