Sous Chef

Port Campbell Hotel; Port Campbell; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Campbell Hotel, a family-owned contemporary Australian pub in Port Campbell, seeks a talented Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team. You will plan, prepare and deliver quality Italian-inspired cuisine with a modern coastal touch, contributing to a vibrant dining scene along the Great Ocean Road.

The role demands hands-on leadership, menu input, and the ability to coach staff in a bustling kitchen while maintaining high standards of taste and service for locals and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• Diploma level qualification required.
• Knowledge and passion for contemporary and traditional cuisine.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Flexibility to work split shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu planning and design for Italian cuisine with a modern coastal twist.
• Deliver high-quality cuisine to guests.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, directing food preparation.
• Monitor inventory and stock control to minimize waste.
• Ensure staff compliance with HACCP regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Contemporary cuisine

Traditional cuisine

Autonomous work

Customer focus

Evening/weekend shifts

Education

Diploma level qualification

Job description

The holiday seaside town of Port Campbell is located on the scenic Great Ocean Road. A colourful and lively seaside village, Port Campbell is home to restaurants and cafes with views of the beach and plenty of vibrant shops and galleries to explore.

One block from the Bay, the Port Campbell Hotel is a family-owned contemporary Australian pub located in the heart of Port Campbell. With an inviting beer garden and serving only the highest quality of food the Port Campbell Hotel provides a family friendly environment where customer service is their number one priority.

Offering Modern Australian cuisine, the Hotel offers alfresco/outdoor dining, private dining areas and is a popular choice for functions. The Hotel also offers entertainment and live music, enjoyed widely by locals and tourists.

The Role

We are now seeking a talent and experienced Sous Chef to join our team.

Working in a well-established kitchen, planning, preparing and serving quality Italian cuisine with a modern coastal twist, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with menu planning and design
• Delivering high-quality cuisine
• Managing and training kitchen staff including directing food preparation
• Monitoring inventory and stock control
• Ensuring staff compliance with HACCAP regulations and safety standards

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant qualifications no less than a Diploma level, plus 2 years full time relevant employment experience
• Knowledge and passion for contemporary and traditional cuisine
• Ability and experience to work autonomously in a fast-paced commercial kitchen with a talented kitchen staff
• Flexibility with work split shift, including evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated strong customer focus

If you are looking for a great opportunity with fabulous lifestyle, this may be the role for you.