Sous Chef – Community-Focused Kitchen Leader

Norths Collective; Richmond; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary onsite gym membership

Free onsite parking

Complimentary duty meals

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Seagulls, part of Norths Collective, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our team and lead a high-volume kitchen that supports a not-for-profit community focus. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to drive excellence, mentor junior staff, and ensure dishes meet our standards with consistency and flair.

We offer a rotating roster, opportunities for growth, complimentary gym access, parking, meals, and five weeks of annual leave as part of a supportive leadership team dedicated to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and WHS legislation.
• Experience in food quality control and consistency.
• HACCP accreditation.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Advanced Resuscitation Certificates.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Complimentary onsite gym membership.
• Free onsite parking.
• Complimentary duty meals.
• Opportunity to work for a community-focused organisation committed to making a difference.
• Supportive and dynamic leadership team focused on growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Chef in daily kitchen activities
• In charge in the absence of the Head Chef
• Coordinate kitchen activities during service to ensure smooth and timely operations.
• Food Preparation & Quality Control
• Develops ordering & prep lists
• Supervise food preparation to maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
• Ensure all dishes meet the venue's standards before leaving the kitchen.
• Monitor portion sizes and adherence to recipes
• Train and mentor junior staff, including line cooks and kitchen assistants.
• Handle staff-related issues, such as scheduling, discipline, and performance feedback, in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Enforce compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and workspaces.
• Ensure all opening & closing checklists are completed
• Complete ERM end of shift reports

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Quality control

Leadership / team supervision

Roster coordination

Education

HACCP accreditation

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

First Aid CPR and Advanced Resuscitation Certificates

Job description

Seagulls, part of Norths Collective, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our team and lead a high-volume kitchen that supports a not-for-profit community focus. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to drive excellence, mentor junior staff, and ensure dishes meet our standards with consistency and flair.

We offer a rotating roster, opportunities for growth, complimentary gym access, parking, meals, and five weeks of annual leave as part of a supportive leadership team dedicated to