Sous chef

Frontline Recruitment Group; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 80 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Frontline Recruitment Group in Canberra is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join a busy, quality-driven kitchen. You will lead and develop the kitchen team, uphold high standards of food quality, and contribute to day-to-day menu decisions in a vibrant hospitality venue.

Offering $80-90K plus super, the role is ideal for a CDP or current Sous Chef looking to step up. You’ll work in a pub-style, modern Australian kitchen with strong support and opportunities to influence cuisine and guest

Qualificações

• Previous Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP experience.
• Background in busy pub, restaurant or hotel kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of modern Australian and quality pub-style food.
• Passion, creativity and genuine desire to cook good food!
• Experience with menu preparation, stock control and food costing
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain quality and consistency during busy services
• Relevant Commercial Cookery qualification
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach and develop the kitchen team
• Assist with menu development, specials and seasonal offerings
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Assist with ordering, stock control and food costing
• Monitor food preparation, portion control and kitchen procedures
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and WHS standards
• Assist with kitchen rosters and labour management
• Coordinate service across busy periods
• Step into the Head Chef’s responsibilities when required

Conhecimentos

Sous Chef experience

Pub/Restaurant kitchen

Communication skills

Menu development

Stock control

Food safety

Flexibility

Passion for cooking

Kitchen leadership

Team motivation

Formação académica

Commercial Cookery qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Frontline Recruitment Group - Canberra ACT

$80,000 - $90,000 a year

1d ago , from Frontline Recruitment Group

Our client is a well-established Canberra hospitality venue known for quality pub dining, generous modern Australian food and a strong focus on fresh, seasonal produce. The kitchen delivers a varied menu of classic pub favourites and elevated dishes, supported by a strong local following and busy service periods. This is an opportunity to join a well-run operation where quality food, consistency and a great guest experience are central to the kitchen. Canberra offers a great change of pace from the busy city lifestyle, with a relaxed environment, excellent amenities and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

About the Position

Step into a key kitchen leadership role and work alongside an experienced leadership team in a busy, quality-driven operation. As Sous Chef, you’ll help lead the kitchen team, maintain food standards, and have genuine input into the day-to-day running of the kitchen and menu. Offering $80-90K + super, this is an ideal opportunity for a strong CDP or current Sous Chef ready to take the next step. If you enjoy quality pub food, a busy service and leading from the front, this is a great opportunity to make a change from the pace of the major cities.

Position Description

• Lead, coach and develop the kitchen team
• Assist with menu development, specials and seasonal offerings
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Assist with ordering, stock control and food costing
• Monitor food preparation, portion control and kitchen procedures
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and WHS standards
• Assist with kitchen rosters and labour management
• Step into the Head Chef’s responsibilities when required

About the Client

Our client is a well-established Canberra hospitality venue known for quality pub dining, generous modern Australian food and a strong focus on fresh, seasonal produce. The kitchen delivers a varied menu of classic pub favourites and elevated dishes, supported by a strong local following and busy service periods. This is an opportunity to join a well-run operation where quality food, consistency and a great guest experience are central to the kitchen. Canberra offers a great change of pace from the busy city lifestyle, with a relaxed environment, excellent amenities and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

About the Position

Step into a key kitchen leadership role and work alongside an experienced leadership team in a busy, quality-driven operation. As Sous Chef, you’ll help lead the kitchen team, maintain food standards, and have genuine input into the day-to-day running of the kitchen and menu. Offering $80-90K + super, this is an ideal opportunity for a strong CDP or current Sous Chef ready to take the next step. If you enjoy quality pub food, a busy service and leading from the front, this is a great opportunity to make a change from the pace of the major cities.

Position Description

• Lead, coach and develop the kitchen team
• Assist with menu development, specials and seasonal offerings
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Assist with ordering, stock control and food costing
• Monitor food preparation, portion control and kitchen procedures
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and WHS standards
• Assist with kitchen rosters and labour management
• Coordinate service across busy periods
• Step into the Head Chef’s responsibilities when required

Position Requirements

• Previous Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP experience
• Background in busy pub, restaurant or hotel kitchens
• Strong knowledge of modern Australian and quality pub-style food
• Passion, creativity and genuine desire to cook good food!
• Experience with menu preparation, stock control and food costing
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain quality and consistency during busy services
• Relevant Commercial Cookery qualification
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays

Salary & Benefits

• $80-90K + super, depending on experience
• Key leadership role within an established Canberra venue
• Genuine input into food quality and menu development
• Supportive management team
• Opportunity to develop your leadership experience
• Canberra lifestyle with a more relaxed pace than Sydney or Melbourne
• Excellent access to the outdoors, dining and local amenities