Senior Sous Chef - Production & Cutaway

Everi Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICC Sydney is seeking a Senior Sous Chef - Production & Cutaway to lead high-volume culinary production across ICC Sydney and The Cutaway. You will develop the kitchen brigade, ensure food quality and safety, and support production planning for diverse events.

You will provide visible leadership, coach chefs, and drive continuous improvement in operations, while upholding presentation standards and event timelines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading high-volume culinary production in large venues or hotels.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a diverse kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles and safe kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary production across ICC Sydney and The Cutaway to meet schedules and event timelines.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, set expectations, and maintain a positive kitchen culture.
• Coach and develop Sous Chefs and junior staff through feedback and on-the-job training.
• Drive continuous improvement in production planning, labour management and quality.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume production

Staff development

Food safety knowledge

Operational leadership

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef - Production & Cutaway to join our world-class culinary team and provide senior operational leadership across ICC Sydney and The Cutaway. You will lead high-volume culinary production, develop the capability of our kitchen brigade and support the successful execution of diverse and complex events. You will ensure food quality, presentation, safety, consistency and operational efficiency are maintained while contributing to production planning, labour management and continuous improvement across Culinary Operations.

• Lead the planning and execution of culinary production across ICC Sydney and The Cutaway, ensuring production schedules, recipes, presentation standards and event timelines are achieved.
• Provide visible day-to-day leadership, setting clear expectations and creating a positive, respectful and accountable kitchen culture.
• Lead, coach and develop Sous Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs, chefs and kitchen team members through regular feedback, on-the-job training and capability development.
• Embrace our Feeding Your Performance philosophy with a focus on fresh, seasonal, and local artisan produce.

Why ICC Sydney?

ICC Sydney offers more than just a job. We provide the chance to be part of something extraordinary. We create world class experiences while fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and skills are valued.

As part of our team, you'll help deliver unforgettable events and experiences while enjoying a range of exceptional benefits, including:

• Free and fresh daily meals.
• Heavily discounted car parking and dry cleaning.
• Additional and generous leave opportunities, including paid wellbeing leave, volunteer leave and parental leave.
• Purchased leave, novated leasing and salary sacrificing options.
• Access to exclusive health insurance offers and an executive superannuation arrangement.
• Team social events, regular companywide meetings and networking, an annual awards night, social clubs, committees and diversity and inclusion activations.
• Access to discounted or complimentary event tickets.
• A coffee and pastry on us on your birthday.
• Regular professional development and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility that supports work-life balance.
• Future career opportunities throughout the Legends Global network of venues.
• A CBD location close to public transport and in the heart of the Darling Harbour precinct.

ICC Sydney is committed to prioritising equitable, sustainable and innovative practices for all team members and visitors. This includes people with all abilities, First Nations Peoples, people across all generations, LGBTQIA+ individuals, new Australians, parents and carers, and families of all structures. Our diverse, passionate team drives a culture of collaboration, inclusion and service excellence.

About the Employer

At ICC Sydney, Australia's leading convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct, we're more than just a world class venue and brand. We're a community of passionate professionals dedicated to putting our people first. As part of our close-knit team, you'll help deliver unforgettable events and experiences in a space that fosters creativity and collaboration., At ICC Sydney, we trust your resume covers your skills, but we're also looking for like-minded passionate, and friendly people to continue to build on our strong culture. Should your application progress, you will be invited to attend an interview.

To be eligible for employment you must have valid working rights in Australia.

Please Note; relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. This includes a National Police Background Check for successful candidates. You will also be required to show proof of identity that meets the 100-point check. Shortlisted candidates may also be required to complete an appropriate and relevant health assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Join us at ICC Sydney, where you can bring your best, whole self to a team that truly puts people first.

About the Candidate

• Demonstrated experience leading high-volume culinary production within a hotel, convention centre, event venue or similarly complex hospitality environment.
• A relevant commercial cookery qualification, such as a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing a diverse culinary team in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience interpreting menus, recipes, production schedules and event requirements to deliver consistent quality at scale.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management, HACCP principles and safe kitchen operations.
• Sound commercial awareness, including food cost, labour utilisation, stock control, portion control, yield management and waste reduction.
• The ability to lead multiple kitchen sections, coordinate competing priorities and maintain quality under pressure.
• Strong planning, organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify and implement operational improvements.
• The flexibility to work across ICC Sydney and The Cutaway and undertake day, evening and weekend work, including early starts and late finishes, in line with event requirements.
• A genuine passion for food, team development and delivering exceptional event experiences.
• Valid working rights in Australia.
• You must be 18 years or over.