Sous Chef

The Morley Local; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals during shifts

Flexible scheduling

Progression opportunities within group

Job summary

The Morley Local in Morley, WA 6062 is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our vibrant kitchen. You will support the Head Chef, help maintain our gluten-free kitchen standards, and lead a small team across busy service.

This full-time role offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, progression within the group, staff meals, and flexible scheduling. We value quality, creativity, and outstanding customer service, and invite you to contribute to our collaborative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a busy kitchen with 2+ years in supervision or senior role
• Strong culinary skills and ability to execute dishes to high standard
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certification or equivalent
• Excellent leadership and communication to train junior staff
• Thorough understanding of health, safety and food hygiene regulations
• Ability to work under pressure during busy service
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Flexible to work evenings/weekends/holidays
• Experience in menu planning, costing and stock management is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in planning menus, developing dishes and determining food costs
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, guiding food preparation techniques and procedures
• Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards with consistent quality and presentation
• Manage food stock, monitor inventory and ensure proper storage and rotation
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards per regulations
• Prepare and cook during service, meeting order times efficiently
• Step in as Head Chef when required and manage kitchen operations
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative kitchen culture and team morale
• Assist with cost control and waste reduction initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food preparation

Costing and stock management

Team training

Food safety

Work under pressure

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

About us

The Morley Local is a vibrant hospitality establishment dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences to our community. We pride ourselves on our completely gluten free kitchen while maintaining commitment to quality, creativity, and outstanding customer service. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where our team members can grow, develop and take pride in their craft.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team at The Morley Local in Morley, WA 6062. This is a full-time position that offers the ideal opportunity to develop your leadership skills whilst working alongside an established team. As Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of our kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in maintaining our high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency. This role is essential to ensuring smooth kitchen operations and delivering the exceptional dining experiences our guests expect. We are seeking someone who wants to progress in their career as there is progression opportunities available within the group.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting the Head Chef in planning menus, developing new dishes and determining food costs
• Supervising and training kitchen staff, providing guidance on food preparation techniques and kitchen procedures
• Ensuring all food is prepared to the highest standards, maintaining consistency in quality, portion sizes and presentation
• Managing food stock, monitoring inventory levels and ensuring proper storage and rotation of ingredients
• Maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Preparing and cooking dishes during service, working efficiently to meet order times
• Stepping in as Head Chef when required, making decisions and managing kitchen operations independently
• Maintaining kitchen equipment, reporting any maintenance issues promptly
• Contributing to a positive and collaborative kitchen culture, supporting team morale and motivation
• Assisting with cost control measures and waste reduction initiatives

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of 3–5 years' professional experience working in a busy kitchen environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior chef role
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques, with the ability to execute dishes to a high standard
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certification or equivalent qualification
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and train junior kitchen staff
• Thorough understanding of health, safety and food hygiene regulations
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining quality and composure during busy service periods
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in all aspects of kitchen operations
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
• Passion for food, culinary creativity and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience in menu planning, costing and stock management is highly desirable

What we offer

We are committed to creating a rewarding workplace where our team can thrive. We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with experience, opportunities for professional development and progression within the hospitality sector, and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued. We provide staff meals during shifts and the chance to work with quality ingredients and modern kitchen facilities. As part of our commitment to work-life balance, we offer flexible scheduling where possible and a collaborative team culture that celebrates culinary excellence. We encourage our staff to develop new skills and take on greater responsibilities as they progress with us.