Sous Chef

CDM Sydney Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary negotiable

50% staff discount on Food & Beverage

Staff meals provided on shift

Career progression opportunities with,

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Café del Mar Sydney, a premium casual restaurant and rooftop bar, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our leadership team and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll oversee day‑to‑day kitchen operations, coach the team, manage costs and brand standards, and help create new menu offerings while remaining calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or supervisory role in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Ability to manage food costs and wastage.
• Current NSW Food Handling Certificate (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and maintain quality.
• Lead, coach and motivate kitchen staff during service.
• Ensure menu execution, cost controls and brand standards.
• Assist with menu development and stock management.
• Maintain hygiene and safety across all kitchen areas.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Communication

Time Management

Cost Control

Job description

Café del Mar is a Global Lifestyle Hospitality brand offering guests an unparalleled dining, bar and entertainment experience.

Café del Mar Sydney is a premium casual restaurant and rooftop bar, which hosts a calendar full of corporate, social and international music events throughout the year.

Music is at the heart of the Café del Mar brand.

Our menu offers a modern Australian approach using local and seasonal produce– with a focus on fresh clean and flavourful dishes inspired by cuisines from the Mediterranean coastline.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Sous Chef to join our leadership team.

We're looking for a hands‑on hospitality professional who leads from the front, thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences while developing high‑performing teams.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll assist with overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the entire kitchen, ensuring outstanding food quality at all times, while maintaining costs and brand standards.

You'll lead, coach and inspire the team, manage busy service periods with confidence and take ownership of the kitchen in the absence of Head Chef.

About You

• Strong people leadership and team development skills
• Exceptional presentation, communication, time management, attention to detail, and flair for creativity.
• Managing Labor and Food Costs.
• To ensure all working areas of the kitchen , dry stores and refrigeration are always maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Ensure the correct implementation and ongoing compliance with Café del Mar WH&S processes.
• Assisting with creating new menu offerings where required.
• Admin duties when required to assist the Head Chef. (Stock control, ordering, rostering)
• A calm, organised and professional approach under pressure
• Current NSW Food Safety Handlers Certificate
• Full Australian working rights
• Availability to work days / evenings, weekends and public holidays

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary. Negotiable based on experience
• 50% staff discount on Food & Beverage
• Staff meal provided while on shift
• Career progression opportunities with an international hospitality brand
• Supportive leadership team

If you're an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next challenge and want to join a business that values great people, exceptional service and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.