Sous Chef | Babylon Sydney

Open Door Pub Co. Pty LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts across our venues

Fast-paced, high-volume environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Babylon Sydney, part of Australian Venue Co., is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a busy kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to lead the team during service, maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, and ensure smooth kitchen operations.

We value hands-on leadership, excellent organisation and strong communication. The role is based in a fast-paced Sydney venue with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to a cohesive, professional kitchen

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef or strong senior chef experience.
• Restaurant kitchen experience is essential.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong food preparation and presentation skills.
• The ability to lead, support and motivate a kitchen team.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team during busy services.
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented consistently to a high standard.
• Working across preparation and service in a hands-on capacity.
• Helping maintain efficient kitchen operations and service flow.
• Maintaining food safety, cleanliness and kitchen standards.
• Supporting stock control, ordering and minimising food wastage.
• Training and mentoring junior chefs and developing the wider kitchen team.
• Helping create a positive, professional and team-focused kitchen environment.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Leadership

Communication

Hands-on

Job description

Babylon Sydney is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. We’re all about high-volume contemporary Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine with an Australian influence, and we’re looking for a hands‑on chef who can lead a team, keep service running smoothly and maintain consistently high food standards.

About the role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help lead the kitchen team across busy services while ensuring food quality, presentation and kitchen standards are consistently maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team during busy services
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented consistently to a high standard
• Working across preparation and service in a hands‑on capacity
• Helping maintain efficient kitchen operations and service flow
• Maintaining food safety, cleanliness and kitchen standards
• Supporting stock control, ordering and minimising food wastage
• Training and mentoring junior chefs and developing the wider kitchen team
• Helping create a positive, professional and team-focused kitchen environment

You’ll bring:

• Previous Sous Chef or strong senior chef experience
• Restaurant kitchen experience is essential
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong food preparation and presentation skills
• The ability to lead, support and motivate a kitchen team
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• A hands‑on approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong food safety and kitchen standards
• Immediate availability

Why join us?

• Employee discounts across our venues
• Work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume Sydney restaurant
• Be part of a strong and experienced kitchen team
• Work with contemporary Middle Eastern‑inspired food and quality produce
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career
• Be part of a venue with a strong focus on food, service and guest experience

If you're a passionate Sous Chef who thrives in a busy restaurant environment and is ready for your next challenge.

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