Sous Chef

Starpro Pty Ltd; Marian; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Railway Hotel Marian is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our family-friendly country pub near Mackay. You will assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and lead the team in their absence, ensuring consistent quality across all dishes.

We value energy, organisation and a hands-on leadership style, with opportunities for growth within our supportive company culture. The role involves menu development, cost control and maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role with strong people management.
• Able to work a rotating 5-day roster including lunch and dinner shifts.
• Strong leadership, communication and staff development skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring food preparation, cooking and presentation is of a high standard at all times.
• Work independently and as part of a team to achieve a consistently excellent product.
• Menu development and planning.
• Demonstrate, implement, and maintain effective cost control strategies for both product and labour.
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Ensure HACCP, OHS compliance, and maintain correct food safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Menu development

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

The Railway Hotel Marian, just a short 30 minute drive from Mackayis a family-friendly pub with the welcoming atmosphere you would expect from a country pub. We are known for our great food, cold drinks, friendly staff, and community involvement. The Head Chef has created a menu of mouth-watering pub fare with a focus on seafood and steak dishes. We offer a relaxed ambience, making it a great place to catch up with friends or enjoy a meal with family. We are currently seeking a Sous Chef to complete our team.

The Position:

We are seeking a passionate professional that is energetic, organised, andself-motivated with strong leadership qualities. In this roleit will be your responsibility to assist the head chef with the daily operation of the kitchen, and really run the show in their absence, ensuring quality and consistency are maintained across the board.

This position offers a great opportunity for growth and career progression all packaged within an excellent company culture.

The role:

• Ensuring food preparation, cooking and presentation is of a high standard at all times.
• Work independently and as part of a team to achieve a consistently excellent product.
• Menu development and planning.
• Demonstrate, implement, and maintain effective cost control strategies for both product and labour.
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Ensure HACCP, OHS compliance, and maintain correct food safety procedures.

The Person:

Reporting to the Head Chef and General Manager you will beable to work a rotating roster over 5 days including lunch and dinner.

You must be passionate about food and able to lead by example, with drive, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to motivate and develop staff,and be adept at maintaining a positive team environment.

You must have the ability to work under pressure.

Applicants must possess the unrestricted ability to work and live in Australia on a permanent basis.