Senior Sous Chef – Lead Kitchen Team & Menu Innovation

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Hotel discounts

Global perks

Retail rewards

Experiences

Health insurance

Job summary

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join the kitchen team on a full-time basis. The role supports the Head Chef, supervises the kitchen staff, and ensures consistently high-quality dishes and dining experiences for guests.

You will oversee food preparation, motivate a diverse team, participate in menu creation and cost analysis, and manage inventory and labor costs while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required.
• Minimum two years’ experience as Sous Chef.
• Ability to lead and manage a diverse kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside, direct, and support kitchen team members to ensure excellence and consistency in all dishes.
• Oversee the performance of kitchen staff, maintaining high standards and uniformity in the products delivered.
• Assist in the creation of menus and perform cost analysis to maintain profitability.
• Manage inventory levels and oversee back-of-house food and labour expenses.
• Implement procedures to uphold high standards of presentation, sanitation, service, and product quality.

Skills

Exceptional leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal and沟munciation

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join the kitchen team on a full-time basis. The role supports the Head Chef, supervises the kitchen staff, and ensures consistently high-quality dishes and dining experiences for guests.

You will oversee food preparation, motivate a diverse team, participate in menu creation and cost analysis, and manage inventory and labor costs while upholding health and safety standards.