Sous Chef - Buderim Tavern

endeavour group careers; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount card

Wellbeing support

Career progression within Endeavour

Job summary

Endeavour Group is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at Buderim Tavern on the Sunshine Coast. You will lead shifts, mentor the team and ensure each service runs smoothly, with plates prepared to a high standard.

You bring solid Sous Chef experience in high-volume pubs, up-to-date cooking credentials and a calm, commanding leadership style that motivates staff and keeps quality at the core of every service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to mentor and supervise a varied kitchen team.
• Strong focus on consistent food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and run shifts in their absence.
• Maintain kitchen standards and service efficiency.
• Inspire the team to deliver high-quality plates every service.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

High-volume kitchen

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary diploma or trade qualification

Food safety certification

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

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.

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