Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu & Quality

Toowoomba Sports Club; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Toowoomba Sports Club in Toowoomba, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary team in a full-time role. You will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and ensure every dish leaving our kitchen meets exacting standards of quality, presentation and consistency.

This role offers opportunities for menu development, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to cost control and inventory management while maintaining a safe, hygienic kitchen aligned with health

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Advanced culinary skills across multiple techniques and cuisines.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and health regulations.
• Proven leadership and ability to develop junior staff.
• Excellent organisational and time management during busy service.
• Knowledge of food costing, budgeting and inventory management.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certification or willingness to obtain.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or formal training in hospitality (preferred).
• Excellent communication and teamwork with kitchen and FOH.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with menu planning and kitchen operations.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and plating for quality.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Manage food inventory, portion control and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor stock levels and liaise with suppliers.
• Lead kitchen during service to maintain workflow.
• Collaborate with front-of-house for seamless service.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, safe working environment.
• Contribute to menu development and testing.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Time management

Staff mentoring

Menu development

Budgeting & inventory

Communication

Education

Culinary qualifications

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Job description

Toowoomba Sports Club in Toowoomba, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary team in a full-time role. You will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and ensure every dish leaving our kitchen meets exacting standards of quality, presentation and consistency.

This role offers opportunities for menu development, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to cost control and inventory management while maintaining a safe, hygienic kitchen aligned with health