Sous Chef

Catering HQ Venues; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their team in Altona RSL, Melbourne. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, a qualification in Commercial Cookery, and a passion for culinary excellence. Responsibilities include demonstrating prep and cooking skills, contributing to menu planning, and providing exceptional customer care. Join a supportive work environment that focuses on growth and quality.

Benefits

Lunch on us while on shift

Discount on Coffee while on shift

Discounts from suppliers like Vittoria Coffee

Career Progression

Internal and external training opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Flexibility with working hours is essential.
• Ability to manage daily kitchen functions.

Responsibilities

• Display excellent prep, cooking and plating skills.
• Contribute to menu planning with a focus on quality.
• Provide exceptional customer care and ensure hygiene standards.

Skills

Prep cooking skills

Food trends knowledge

Quality control

Customer care

Leadership skills

Education

Qualification in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Catering HQ is seeking a talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join our amazing kitchen teams at Altona RSL.

THE BRAND

Catering HQ is a family run company that was established in 1996. We currently have 14 fabulous venues across Sydney and Victoria. We believe in striving for excellence at all times and pride ourselves on having an experienced and dedicated team who love their work and their work environment. At Catering HQ we are always looking to adapt to evolving market trends for our restaurants, cafés and events. This allows our menus and décor to be fresh, interesting and inviting to our guests. We are known for delivering high quality meals and exceptional customer service.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must display excellent prep, cooking and plating skills
• Demonstrate a keen interest in growing food trends, techniques and the ability to contribute to menu planning
• Strong emphasis on quality and consistency of dishes
• Ability to contribute to menu planning
• Immaculate presentation and grooming
• Ability to handle large service numbers
• Exceptional customer care and service skills and knowledge of food safety, hygiene and WHS
• Excellent supportive and leadership skill set
• Confidence to take charge and own the result, yet humble enough to listen and learn
• Honest and results focused - able to give and receive genuine feedback and take action as needed
• Should be able to control and manage daily kitchen functions

KEY QUALITIES

• A relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Be flexible with working hours
• A team spirit, bright and positive demeanour

WHY JOIN US

• Lunch on us while on shift
• Discount on Coffee while on shift
• Discounts from our suppliers such as Vittoria Coffee
• Career Progression
• Internal and external training opportunities

The team at Catering HQ work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating a more sociable future – for our customers and for each other. If you feel you possess these qualities and are interested in becoming a part of the team, please apply now!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.