Sous Chef - Buderim Tavern

ALH Hotels; Mons; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALH Hotels discount card

Woolworths discount through Endeavour 

Endeavour wellbeing support

Job summary

ALH Hotels' Buderim Tavern is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen when they are away. You will oversee service, mentor the team, and ensure every plate reflects our high standards.

Ideal candidates have hands-on, high-volume pub kitchen experience, up-to-date food safety certifications, and a natural leadership style. Join us to drive consistent quality and memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• This is a hands-on role requiring physical tasks (lifting/moving stock).
• Proven leadership experience in a pub or large-volume kitchen.
• Up-to-date food safety certifications and cooking credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support Head Chef to ensure flawless service.
• Mentor and develop kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets quality expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

High-volume cooking

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Sous Chef | Buderim Tavern

We're on the hunt for a Sous Chef, a right hand to our Head Chef - someone able to run the show when they are not in venue, use your passion to create memorable food and run a smooth ship

About The Role

We're on the hunt for a Sous Chef, a right hand to our Head Chef - someone able to run the show when they are not in venue, use your passion to create memorable food and run a smooth ship

A day in the life of a Senior Sous Chef:

• You'll be a key part of the leadership team, supporting the Head Chef to ensure every service is flawless.
• Take charge of shifts, mentor the team, and keep the kitchen standards razor-sharp.
• Inspire your crew with your expertise and a can-do attitude, ensuring every plate that leaves the kitchen is a work of art.

Inherent Requirements

• This is a hands-on role that involves manual handling and lifting as part of regular duties (e.g. moving stock, kegs, and deliveries). Applicants must have the ability to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently.

About You

• You've got solid experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume pub or similar setting.
• Your cooking credentials and food safety certifications are up-to-date.
• You're a natural-born leader who commands respect with your skills and cool-headed approach.
• You have a serious love for creating delicious food that keeps people coming back for more.

Ready to claim your place in the our kitchen? Let's get cooking.

The benefits are good too!

• Grow your career within ALH Hotels and the wider Endeavour Group network.
• An exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands.
• Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W.
• Endeavour Wellbeing Support; our EAP service offers critical incident support, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, legal and employee assistance.

In line with our ongoing commitment to responsibility, candidates will be required to complete Employee Due Diligence checks which may include a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.