SOUS CHEF

CHAR BAROSSA; Barossa; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Char Barossa is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team ASAP. The successful candidate will manage a busy line, maintain high standards, and support both the Head Chef and junior staff.

You will be responsible for cooking to menu specifications, supervising colleagues, and collaborating on menu development while ensuring quality, consistency, and safety during all services. The position follows a Wed-Sunday schedule with Mondays off for public holidays.

Qualifications

• Holder of a Certificate 3 in commercial cookery.
• Has at least 2 years in a senior kitchen role.
• Punctual and models good character and work ethic.
• Demonstrates passion for food and local produce.
• Capable of staying calm and efficient during busy services.
• Communicates openly and respectfully with the team.
• Maintains high standards of workplace conduct and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to the menu, ensuring correct garnish, portions and presentation.
• Maintain highest standard of dish presentation.
• Mise en place for own section and support other sections.
• Assist Head Chef in supervising and training cooks and junior staff.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to develop recipes and plan menus.
• Work with team during service to ensure high performance.
• Coordinate with front of house for best customer service.
• Liaise with suppliers and check deliveries for quality and quantity.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stocktakes.
• Ensure hygiene, health and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Punctuality

Communication

Creativity

Education

Certificate 3 in commercial cookery

Job description

The wonderful Char Barossa is looking for a Sous chef to start ASAP.

Fantastic owners, remuneration and set working days (WEDNESDAY- SUNDAY EXCEPT PUBLIC HOLDAY MONDAYS)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and cook food according to the menu (correctly garnished, portioned & presented on the correct serving dish) and individual customer dietary requirements, ensuring requests are met accurately.
• Ensure all dishes are presented consistently to the highest standards.
• Mise en place for your section and support as required for other sections
• Assist the Head Chef in supervising and training cooks and junior staff to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop recipes, plan menus and encourage the creativity of junior chefs.
• Work cohesively with the team on the front line during busy service periods and communicate effectively to ensure high levels of kitchen team performance.
• Communicate efficiently with the restaurant manager & front of house team to deliver the best possible customer service.
• Liaising with suppliers and ensuring deliveries are checked against the order for the correct quantity, consistent quality & safe storage of food.
• Monitoring of food stock & assisting with stocktakes.
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
• Ensure compliance with all hygiene, occupational, health & safety regulations within the kitchen area. All our kitchen team are expected to lead by example and actively participate in cleaning tasks.
• Actively participate in team meetings/briefings.
• Ensure our team values are built on respect, professionalism, collaboration and a genuine commitment to supporting one another.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a Certificate 3 in commercial cookery
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a senior kitchen position
• The ability to produce a high volume of dishes in a timely manner, at the set standard
• Comes to work as per the roster, is punctual and sets a good example of character and ethic
• Demonstrate a passion for food and local produce
• Reliable and capable of working calmly and efficiently during busy service periods.
• Communicates openly, constructively and respectfully with the entire team.
• Holds yourself and others to high standards of workplace conduct, creating a safe, respectful and accountable environment.

For more information, please visit www.charbarossa.com.au