Sous Chef

Odd Culture Group; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Odd Culture Group in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen and running daily operations. You will help maintain food quality, manage service, develop the team and keep the kitchen efficient and commercially viable.

You'll work closely with the Head Chef to run service, mentor junior chefs, and uphold high standards of food safety and presentation across multiple venues as part of our growing group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef de partie.
• Experience leading kitchen teams in quality venues.
• Ability to run service and manage operations independently.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of different cooking methods.
• Understanding of food costs, ordering, stock management and wastage.
• Ability to train and develop junior chefs while maintaining standards.
• Highly organised and reliable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations with Head Chef.
• Lead and coordinate the kitchen team through prep and service.
• Take charge in Head Chef's absence; maintain standards and service consistency.
• Oversee food preparation, section allocation, timing and presentation during service.
• Support menu development, specials, seasonal changes and new ideas.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, supplier management, food costs and wastage.
• Monitor kitchen performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen team members.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Ensure recipes, preparation methods and presentation standards are followed consistently.
• Work closely with front-of-house to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Help implement and maintain effective kitchen systems and procedures.
• Support the wider group and step into different kitchens when required.
• Bring energy, initiative and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.

Connaissances

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Service management

Culinary skills

Food costs & stock

Training & development

Organisation

Description du poste

We're looking for a hands-on Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen, take ownership of day-to-day operations and confidently step up to run the kitchen in their absence.

You'll play an important role in maintaining food quality, managing service, developing the team and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and commercially.

You'll be organised, proactive and comfortable balancing the creative side of cooking with the operational demands of running a busy kitchen. Most importantly, you'll lead by example and help create a positive, supportive and high-performing kitchen culture.

SOUS CHEF

We're looking for a hands-on Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen, take ownership of day-to-day operations and confidently step up to run the kitchen in their absence.

You'll play an important role in maintaining food quality, managing service, developing the team and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and commercially.

You'll be organised, proactive and comfortable balancing the creative side of cooking with the operational demands of running a busy kitchen. Most importantly, you'll lead by example and help create a positive, supportive and high-performing kitchen culture.

What you'll do

• Work closely with the Head Chef to manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

• Lead and coordinate the kitchen team through preparation and service.

• Take charge of kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, maintaining standards and service consistency.

• Oversee food preparation, section allocation, timing and presentation during service.

• Support menu development, specials, seasonal changes and new ideas.

• Assist with ordering, stock control, supplier management, food costs and wastage.

• Monitor kitchen performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.

• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen team members.

• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, hygiene and kitchen organisation.

• Ensure recipes, preparation methods and presentation standards are followed consistently.

• Work closely with front-of-house and venue management to deliver a seamless guest experience.

• Help implement and maintain effective kitchen systems and procedures.

• Support the wider group and step into different kitchens when required.

• Bring energy, initiative and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.

We're looking for someone who

• Has proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up.

• Has experience leading kitchen teams in quality restaurants, bistros, pubs or busy hospitality venues.

• Is confident running service and managing kitchen operations independently.

• Has strong culinary skills, excellent preparation techniques and a good understanding of different cooking methods.

• Understands food costs, ordering, stock management, portion control and wastage.

• Can motivate, train and develop a team while maintaining accountability and high standards.

• Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

• Communicates well and builds positive working relationships across the kitchen and wider venue team.

• Takes pride in food quality, consistency and presentation.

• Is solutions-focused, adaptable and comfortable taking responsibility.

• Wants to grow professionally and contribute to a group with multiple venues and different food concepts.

Why Odd Culture Group?

We're not a cookie-cutter hospitality group.

We're independent, creative and genuinely passionate about good food, good drinks, great venues and the people who make them happen.

With a growing collection of venues across Sydney, there are opportunities to learn, move between concepts and take the next step in your career.

You'll be joining a group where good people are given responsibility, supported to develop and encouraged to make their mark.

If you're an experienced chef looking for a senior role with more responsibility, variety and room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.