Sous Chef

Federal Group; Hobart; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Delicious FREE staff meal

Staff discounts across many brands

Learning and development opportunities

Opportunity to work with award-winning

Job summary

MACq01 Hotel's Old Wharf Restaurant in Hobart invites a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor the team, and drive food quality across restaurant, lounge, in-room dining, and events. Reporting to Head Chef, you'll contribute to menu development, uphold food safety and stock control, and help source local Tasmanian produce for contemporary, produce-led cooking.

Join a flagship waterfront dining destination within Federal Hospitality and access staff benefits, career

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or senior Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant or hotel.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and stock control.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced service environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead service and food preparation across restaurant, hotel and event offerings.
• Coach, mentor and develop kitchen team members.
• Contribute to menu development, product sourcing and seasonal menu changes.
• Support food cost, stock control and purchasing targets.
• Maintain food safety, WHS and operational standards.
• Foster a positive, respectful and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Collaborate with front-of-house, events and hotel teams to deliver seamless service experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Stock control

Kitchen operations

Tasmanian produce

Fast-paced environment

Job description

About MACq01 and Old Wharf Restaurant

Nestled on Hobart's iconic waterfront, MACq 01 Hotel is a luxury hotel destination where Tasmania's stories come to life through exceptional guest experiences, premium accommodation, and outstanding food and beverage offerings.

At the heart of the hotel sits Old Wharf Restaurant, a contemporary Tasmanian dining destination inspired by the rich history of Hobart's working waterfront. Showcasing the state's finest produce, our menus celebrate local growers, fishers and producers through creative, produce-led cooking that combines classic techniques with modern flavours.

As part of Federal Hospitality, you'll join a team committed to delivering memorable experiences while showcasing the very best of Tasmania.

What you can expect in a day in this role:

Working closely with the Head Chef and Hunter Street Precinct Executive Chef, you will play a key role in leading daily kitchen operations, developing your team, driving food quality standards, and contributing to the continued evolution of one of Hobart's leading waterfront dining destinations.

You’ll gain exposure to a diverse operation including restaurant dining, lounge service, in-room dining, conferences and events, providing valuable experience across multiple hospitality formats.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Supporting the Head Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations
• Leading service and food preparation across restaurant, hotel and event offerings
• Coaching, mentoring and developing kitchen team members
• Contributing to menu development, product sourcing and seasonal menu changes
• Supporting food cost, stock control and purchasing targets
• Maintaining food safety, WHS and operational standards
• Fostering a positive, respectful and high-performing kitchen culture
• Collaborating closely with front-of-house, events and hotel teams to deliver seamless service experiences

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant or hotel environment
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for developing people
• Sound knowledge of food safety, stock control and kitchen operations
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced service environment
• A passion for Tasmanian produce and delivering exceptional guest experiences

What you can expect from us:

Along with this fantastic role and Federal Hospitality discounts across our hospitality and tourism properties, you will also receive:

• Delicious FREE staff meal available per shift
• Access to hundreds of discounts across many brands, helping you save on everyday expenses, including phone bills, fuel and groceries, fashion, restaurants, and entertainment
• Supportive work environment with learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work alongside award winning industry leaders.