Sous Chef

Laurieton United Services Club; Port Macquarie-Hastings Council; Presencial; AUD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Laurieton United Services Club is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations, uphold high standards of food quality and presentation, and ensure strict hygiene and food safety compliance.

You will lead and supervise the kitchen team, assist with menu development, stock control and ordering, and contribute to kitchen planning while covering service when the Head Chef is unavailable. A rotating roster including nights and weekends is expected.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or senior kitchen leadership position.
• Strong commercial kitchen experience, preferably within a club, restaurant or comparable hospitality environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Food Safety Supervisor certification.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Willing to be flexible and reliable with availability to work a rotating roster; including nights, weekends & public holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Head Chef in the overall day-to-day management of the kitchen
• Coordinate kitchen operations to ensure efficient and timely food service
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations during service as delegated by the Head Chef
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked and presented to the required quality and presentation standards
• Supervise and provide leadership to kitchen employees during daily operations and service
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities to kitchen team members
• Provide direction and support to the kitchen brigade.
• Assist with staff induction, training and ongoing development
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety legislation and the club's food safety procedures
• Assist the Head Chef with food and kitchen supply ordering and monitor stock levels

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Time management

Organisational skills

Pressure handling

Formação académica

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sous Chef - Laurieton United Services Club

The Sous Chef is a key leadership position within the Laurieton United Services Club kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef in the overall management and day-to-day operation of the kitchen. The Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, food safety and kitchen hygiene, while providing effective leadership, supervision and training to the kitchen team. The position will assist the Head Chef with menu development, stock management, ordering, food cost control and kitchen planning, and will take responsibility for the kitchen operation during service and when the Head Chef is unavailable.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the overall day-to-day management of the kitchen


• Coordinate kitchen operations to ensure efficient and timely food service


• Take responsibility for kitchen operations during service as delegated by the Head Chef


• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked and presented to the required quality and presentation standards


• Supervise and provide leadership to kitchen employees during daily operations and service


• Allocate tasks and responsibilities to kitchen team members


• Provide direction and support to the kitchen brigade.


• Assist with staff induction, training and ongoing development


• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety legislation and the club's food safety procedures


• Assist the Head Chef with food and kitchen supply ordering and monitor stock levels

About you

• Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or senior kitchen leadership position


• Strong commercial kitchen experience, preferably within a club, restaurant or comparable hospitality environment


• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a kitchen team


• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations


• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements


• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)


• Food Safety Supervisor certification


• Strong organisational and time management skills


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities


• Willing to be flexible and reliable with availability to work a rotating roster; including nights, weekends & public holidays

About us

Laurieton United Services Club a local Club situated on the mid north coast of NSW 30 minutes from Port Mcquarie. The Laurieton United Servcic Club offer a variety of food options, Bistro, Functions, 2 cafes and a separate venue location 15klsm away at Kew Country Club. You as the Sous Chef will work as part of a professional kitchen team supporting the Head Chef in achieving kitchen, food quality and financial objectives.