Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation

Star Catering Service Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Catering Service Pty Ltd, located in Coogee NSW, is seeking a Sous Chef for Coogee Legion Club & Henry Sports Club with responsibilities spanning menu planning, senior kitchen leadership, and supervising junior staff.

The role requires relevant cookery and hospitality qualifications, with 2–4 years of kitchen experience, and a proactive, energetic approach to delivering outstanding foods at all times.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery and hospitality management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head chef with the planning of an attractive menu with the goal of driving sales for the restaurant
• Take up position as the most senior kitchen staff as the second chef when the head chef has rostered time away from the restaurant
• Observe size of food portions and preparation quantities to minimise waste of any core ingredients
• Prepare, cook, season and portion food dishes from the Waterview Restaurant menu
• Discuss food preparation techniques with junior kitchen staff as well as preparation techniques and timing with the kitchen cooks and kitchen hands
• Teach junior kitchen staff cooking techniques and cooking procedures
• Ensure the kitchen remains compliant with health and safety procedures
• Select and train junior kitchen staff
• Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements of restaurant guests
• Assist and supervise other junior kitchen staff to ensure good portion control and pleasant presentation of the dishes

Education

Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery and hospitality management

Job description

Star Catering Service Pty Ltd, located in Coogee NSW, is seeking a Sous Chef for Coogee Legion Club & Henry Sports Club with responsibilities spanning menu planning, senior kitchen leadership, and supervising junior staff.

The role requires relevant cookery and hospitality qualifications, with 2–4 years of kitchen experience, and a proactive, energetic approach to delivering outstanding foods at all times.