Sous Chef

Howard Smith Wharves; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount precinct wide

Job summary

Felons Brewing Co. in Brisbane is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef - Pizza to lead the pizza section, from dough production to oven management, and to support menu planning. You will train junior chefs, manage stock and rostering, and uphold food safety standards.

A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required, with proven experience in a high-volume pizzeria. This role offers growth opportunities within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a busy, high-volume pizzeria.
• Confident across dough, prep, stretching, topping and oven tasks.
• Ability to lead and train junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pizza section through service from dough production to oven management.
• Assist Head Chef with menu planning, recipe development and pricing.
• Lead, train and mentor junior pizza chefs; step into Head Pizza Chef role when required.
• Manage stock, ordering, cost control and rostering in line with service needs and budget.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, HACCP and WHS are maintained.

Skills

Pizza expertise

High-volume kitchen

Leadership

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Felons Brewing Co. is a modern-day brewery nestled under the Story Bridge on the banks of the Brisbane River. Every day, we roll up our doors with a smile, brewing balanced beer that stays connected to nature and all that is good about Brisbane.

Felons is currently recruiting for a Sous Chef - Pizza to join a team that values quality, sustainability and collaboration. We’re after a true pizza specialist who thrives in a busy service and owns everything from dough to pass.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the pizza section through service, from dough production and prep to stretching, topping and oven management
• Assist the Head Chef with menu planning, recipe development and pricing
• Lead, train and mentor junior pizza chefs, and step into the Head Pizza Chef role when required
• Manage stock, ordering, cost control and rostering in line with service needs and budget
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, HACCP and WHS are always maintained

About you:

• Solid experience in a busy, high-volume pizzeria
• Confident across every pizza task: dough, prep, stretching, topping and oven
• Able to handle a slammed service while keeping quality and consistency on point
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, with experience leading and training junior team members
• Flexibility and availability to work across a rotating roster

Why you'll love working with us:

• Development opportunities and career pathways
• 25% team discount precinct wide for you and up to 3 guests.
• Wellbeing initiatives including team yoga, run club, mindfulness sessions and access to independent confidential counselling services
• Team recognition rewards
• Extra week of annual leave after 5 years of service