Sous Chef

Macq01; Ulverstone; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across hospitality brands

Learning & development opportunities

Staff parking

Job summary

Furner’s Hotel in Ulverstone is seeking a superstar Sous Chef to join our team. You will support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations and meal production, supervising the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent.

Bring a Certificate III in commercial cookery, a solid understanding of cooking techniques and cuisines, strong communication, cost control knowledge, and a genuine love for cooking. We offer a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients, and cuisines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Knowledge of cost control and COGS.
• Passion for food and cooking.
• Resilience and adaptability; ability to work varied shifts.
• Strong computer literacy and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and assisting with service.
• Opening and closing the kitchen.
• Assisting with the training and development of new and current staff.
• Supporting stock control and ordering.
• Ensuring and enforcing proper food safety and hygiene practices.
• Maintaining consistency in food quality and service.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Communication

COGS

Food passion

Resilience

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in commercial cookery

Job description

About Furner’s Hotel

Historic Furner's Hotel in the heart of Ulverstone is looking for a superstar Sous Chef to join our team. Our welcoming bistro showcases locally sourced produce through a quality à la carte menu that attracts locals and visitors alike. Full of history, character and great people, Furner's is a place where you can grow your career while being part of a supportive team.

What you can expect in a day in the role:

Our Sous Chef supports the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and meal production andis responsible forsupervising the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Preparing, cooking, andassistingwith service.
• Opening and closing the kitchen.
• Assistingwith the training and development of new and current staff.
• Supporting stock control and ordering.
• Ensuring and enforcing proper food safety and hygiene practices.
• Maintaining consistency in food quality and service

Whatyou’llbring to the role:

Along with a strong attention to detail and a trade qualification(Certificate III in commercial cookery), we are seeking a Sous Chef with the following:

• A solid understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients, and various cuisines.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Knowledge of cost control and COGS (Cost of Goods Sold).
• A passion for food and a genuine love for cooking.
• Resilience and adaptability, including the flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Strong computer literacy and interpersonal skills.

An appointee to this role may be subject to pre-employment and ongoing screening checks.

What you can expect from us:

Along with this fantastic role and Federal Hospitality discounts across our hospitality and tourism properties, you will also receive:

• Access to hundreds of discounts across many brands, helping you save on everyday expenses, including phone bills, fuel, groceries, fashion, restaurants, and entertainment
• Supportive work environment with learning and development opportunities
• StaffUniformandon-site parking (where available)