Sous Chef

RACV; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RACV City Club is a landmark Melbourne venue known for seven-day operations and high-volume event service. We are seeking a Sous Chef - Banquets to lead the banquet brigade and manage kitchen functions, from menu design to cost control, while mentoring a talented team.

Join RACV City Club as it hosts large-scale events and premium dining experiences across Victoria and Queensland; bring passion for cooking, leadership by example, and a drive for excellence in presentation and service.

Formación

• Trade qualification as a chef (apprenticeship or Cert III in Commercial Cookery)
• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in high-volume operation
• Strong banquets experience with skills in sauces, cold larder, vegetables and butchery
• Hands-on staff training and coaching style
• Good cost control and time management; ability to stay calm under pressure
• Passion for cooking, high standards of presentation, leadership by example

Responsabilidades

• Lead the banquet brigade and coordinate every kitchen section, maintaining tight front-of-house communication.
• Review current dishes and design new menus with an eye for presentation and cost efficiency.
• Coach, train and provide regular feedback to keep the team improving.
• Manage rosters, stocktakes, requisitions and food costs to keep the kitchen performing.
• Set equipment maintenance and cleaning schedules; lead health, safety and hygiene.
• Represent the kitchen at events, food displays and Club promotions.

Conocimientos

Banquets experience

Team coaching

Cost control

Time management

Calm under pressure

Food presentation

Educación

Trade qualification as a chef

Food Handlers certificate

OH&S certificate

Descripción del empleo

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RACV City Club is one of Melbourne's best-known venues, with members, guests and events running seven days a week. We're looking for a Sous Chef - Banquets to run our functions kitchen and lead the brigade through busy, high-volume service.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the banquet brigade. You’ll coordinate every section of the kitchen, keep communication tight with front of house, and set the pace on large-scale service.
• Creating menus. You’ll review current dishes and design new menus, using your flair for presentation while finding smart ways to keep costs down.
• Developing your team. You’ll coach, train and give regular feedback so your chefs keep improving and morale stays high.
• Running the kitchen as a business. You’ll manage rosters, stocktakes, requisitions and food costs to keep the kitchen performing well.
• Keeping the kitchen safe and well run. You’ll set equipment maintenance and cleaning schedules and take the lead on health, safety and hygiene.
• Showcasing the kitchen. You’ll represent the kitchen through events, food displays and Club promotions.

What you’ll bring

• A trade qualification as a chef (an apprenticeship or Cert III in Commercial Cookery), plus Food Handlers and OH&S certificates
• Experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie, ideally in a 4-5 star hotel or a similar high-volume operation
• Strong functions and banquets experience, with solid skills in sauces, cold larder, vegetables and butchery
• Hands-on experience training staff and a coaching style that builds people up
• Good cost control and time management, and the ability to stay calm when the dockets stack up
• A passion for cooking, high standards of presentation, and the habit of leading by example

Why RACV?

At RACV, we aim to be a good company famous for not letting people down. Our IACT values shape how we work, and we create an environment where everyone can do their best work. You’ll be part of a large hospitality network that includes the City Club and resorts across Victoria and Queensland, which gives you room to grow your career.

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.