Sous Chef

Endeavour Hotels; Hawkesbury; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavour Hotels in New South Wales is seeking a driven, hands-on Sous Chef for a full-time role. This is not a clock-in, clock-out position; we want someone who leads from the front and genuinely enjoys building a strong kitchen culture.

You'll play a key leadership role in the kitchen, collaborating with senior management to maintain standards, consistency and team performance across day and night shifts.

Permanent residency or Australian citizenship is required to join our local venue.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• 3–5 years kitchen leadership experience.
• Experience leading a team of 4-6 staff.
• Confident communicator who can drive service from the pass.
• High standards around cleanliness, prep systems and organisation.
• Permanent residency or Australian citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the kitchen team during service.
• Driving performance and accountability.
• Assisting with menu development.
• Basic ordering and stock control.
• Maintaining systems, consistency and quality.
• Be part of decision making and help shape the direction of a busy local venue.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Standards

Job description

We're on the hunt for a driven, hands-on Sous Chef to join our team full time.

This is not a clock-in, clock-out role. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their kitchen, leads from the front, and genuinely enjoys building a strong team culture.

The Role

This is a full-time position covering:

Days & nights

You'll play a key leadership role in the kitchen, working closely with senior management to maintain standards, consistency and team performance.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen

Minimum 3-5 years of kitchen leadership experience required

Experience leading a team of 4-6 staff members minimum

Strong team player who works well as part of a tight crew

Confident communicator who can drive service from the pass

High standards around cleanliness, prep systems and organisation

Ability to step up, take ownership and support the broader kitchen operations

Permanent residency or Australian citizenship required

Responsibilities Include

Leading and supporting the kitchen team during service

Playing a strong role in driving performance and accountability

Assisting with menu development

Basic ordering and stock control

Maintaining systems, consistency and quality

This role suits someone who wants to step into real responsibility, be part of decision making, and help shape the direction of a busy local venue.

If you're passionate about food, leadership and building a team that works hard for each other, we want to hear from you.