Senior Sous Chef - Michelin-Star Fine Dining Leader

Lake House Daylesford; Daylesford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Lake House Daylesford, Australia, is seeking a Senior Chef to lead our award-winning kitchen team in Daylesford. This full-time role offers the chance to influence culinary direction and uphold the highest standards of preparation and presentation.

You will supervise staff, plan menus with the Head Chef, manage inventory and costs, and collaborate with front-of-house to ensure exceptional guest experiences. Michelin Star background and current Australian visa are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in professional kitchens, with 2–3 years in a supervisory or senior sous chef role.
• Advanced culinary skills across techniques and cuisines.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health regulations; relevant certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication to motivate and develop a team.
• Experience in a fine dining or high-volume hospitality environment is highly desirable.
• Understanding of contemporary food trends and sustainable cooking practices.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or apprenticeship completion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist Head Chef in menu planning, recipe development and new concepts.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking operations during service; maintain quality and presentation.
• Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering and stock rotation; ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Maintain meticulous records of food preparation, costs and compliance documentation.
• Lead by example with excellent technical skills, time management and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Identify training needs and develop kitchen staff capabilities through coaching and mentorship.
• Ensure all food handling practices comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Time management

Communication

Mentoring

Quality standards

Education

Culinary qualifications

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Food costing software

Job description

Lake House Daylesford, Australia, is seeking a Senior Chef to lead our award-winning kitchen team in Daylesford. This full-time role offers the chance to influence culinary direction and uphold the highest standards of preparation and presentation.

You will supervise staff, plan menus with the Head Chef, manage inventory and costs, and collaborate with front-of-house to ensure exceptional guest experiences. Michelin Star background and current Australian visa are preferred.