Sous Chef

Epochal Hotels Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff perks and benefits

Hospitality discounts

Job summary

Bermagui Beach Hotel is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading our pub kitchen team. You will deliver high-volume, fresh-food service by the ocean and mentor the team to uphold exceptional standards.

You’ll plan menus, help estimate costs, order supplies, and ensure food hygiene safety while coordinating with front-of-house to create a seamless guest experience. This role rewards leadership and teamwork with a passion for seasonal ingredients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Sous Chef experience in a high-volume food-led venue.
• Committed to the best standards of food preparation and service.
• Experience with seasonal fresh food.
• Knowledge and experience of kitchen food safety systems.
• Can work under pressure and is an excellent team player.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead service and ensure consistency and high-quality food standards.
• Support planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering supplies.
• Mentor kitchen staff and contribute to training and development.
• Uphold food hygiene safety standards.
• Foster collaboration between kitchen and front of house.
• Monitor quality of dishes at various stages of preparation and presentation.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Food safety

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Bermagui Beach Hotel is a food-led, community-driven venue set right by the ocean, where the bistro and kitchen sit at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a Sous Chef who truly understands that great service starts with great food, beverage and a great location.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational kitchen knowledge, with an eye for detail, consistency, and the guest experience. You’ll play a hands-on role in the operational running of the kitchen, mentoring the team, matched with the flare to deliver exceptional food.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of the Sous Chef is to support the Head Chef in leading Pub kitchen team.

Support planning menus, estimating food/labour costs, and ordering food supplies

Lead service, ensuring consistency and high-quality food standards

Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation

Working as an integral part of a close-knit management team

Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures

Uphold and maintain our food hygiene safety standards

Mentor Kitchen team members and contribution to training and development of staff

Lead, collaborate and foster quality relationships between the kitchen and front of house teams

ABOUT YOU

As a driven, passionate and focused individual you will possess the following attributes and skills:

Minimum 2 years Sous Chef experience in a high-volume food led venue

Committed to the best standards of food preparation and service

Experience with seasonal fresh food

Knowledge and experience of kitchen food safety systems

Can work under pressure and is an excellent team player

Excellent leadership and communication skills

PERKS

Our team enjoy a range of staff perks and benefits, from career development, as well as hospitality discounts and much more.

We offer a genuine sea-change opportunity - one where you can wake up by the ocean, cook exceptional food, and build something meaningful in your career.

We believe that the unique contributions of every person create our success. We’re motivated by a common goal: to ensure we always deliver an exceptional experience to our guests.LIKE NO OTHER.