Sous Chef

D'Aguilar Hotel; D'Aguilar; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

D'Aguilar Hotel is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to work closely with the Head Chef and support day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring pub-style meals meet quality and presentation standards.

You will supervise kitchen staff, assist with prep, stock control and food safety, and lead the kitchen during busy service periods. A rotating roster and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or senior chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of pub-style kitchen operations and food safety.
• Ability to work a rotating roster including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook quality pub-style meals.
• Supervise and support chefs, cooks and kitchen hands.
• Lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is unavailable.
• Maintain presentation and portion control.
• Assist with ordering, stock control and waste reduction.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Assist with prep, service and kitchen organisation.
• Train and support junior kitchen staff.
• Work efficiently during busy lunch and dinner services.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food safety training

Job description

Working closely with our Head Chef, you will assist with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and help ensure our food, service and kitchen standards remain consistently high.

Key responsibilities

Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations

Preparing and cooking quality pub-style meals

Supervising and supporting chefs, cooks and kitchen hands

Leading the kitchen when the Head Chef is unavailable

Maintaining consistency, presentation and portion control

Assisting with ordering, stock control and reducing wastage

Maintaining food safety, hygiene and cleaning standards

Helping with prep, service and kitchen organisation

Training and supporting junior kitchen staff

Working efficiently during busy lunch and dinner services

About you

Has previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Chef

Has strong communication and leadership skills

Can remain organised and calm during busy services

Is reliable, punctual and works well as part of a team

Has a good understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures

Takes pride in the quality and presentation of their food

Is available to work a rotating roster including nights, weekends and public holidays

Full-time position

Competitive salary based on experience

Supportive and established kitchen team

Stable employment in a well-established local pub

Opportunity to take on greater responsibility and develop your leadership skills

A hands‑on role where you can have genuine input into the kitchen