Sous Chef - Events & Functions

Sports Endeavors, LLC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Meal allowance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Bankstown Sports in Sydney is seeking an experienced Sous Chef – Events to lead and support our Events Kitchen brigade, overseeing preparation and service for weddings, galas, conferences and large-scale functions.

Reporting to the Culinary Director, you will coach chefs, manage food quality, costs and HACCP standards while delivering consistently high standards under pressure. Join a dynamic hospitality group with career progression and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef/Executive Sous Chef or Head Chef in events, banqueting or high-volume hospitality.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop kitchen teams.
• Strong food cost control, inventory and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen brigade across preparation and event service.
• Deliver exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency across all functions.
• Support Head Chef and Culinary Director with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Coordinate food production across weddings, galas, conferences and large-scale events.
• Coach and develop chefs and junior team members.
• Assist rostering, labour management and inventory control.
• Maintain high food safety, HACCP standards and cost controls.
• Contribute to menu development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

High-volume hospitality

Food safety HACCP

Menu development

Communication skills

Education

Commercial Cookery qualifications

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

About Us

At Bankstown Sports, we don’t just host events, we create memorable experiences that bring people together. As one of Australia’s leading hospitality, entertainment and events destinations, our Events & Functions division delivers an impressive portfolio of weddings, gala dinners, corporate functions, conferences, awards nights and large-scale celebrations.

With a reputation built on exceptional food, seamless execution and genuine hospitality, our Events Kitchen operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment supported by a talented culinary team and experienced leadership.

We are now looking for an experienced Sous Chef – Events to join our brigade and help deliver exceptional culinary experiences across our diverse calendar of events and functions.

Already operating at Head Chef level? We also welcome applications from experienced Head Chefs, with suitable candidates considered for a Head Chef opportunity within our culinary team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Culinary Director, the Sous Chef will play a key leadership role within our Events Kitchen, supporting the day-to-day operation and leading the brigade through preparation and service.

From intimate VIP functions through to large-scale events catering for hundreds of guests, you’ll help ensure every event is delivered to a consistently high standard.

This is a hands‑on leadership position where you’ll support food production, team performance, service execution, quality, food safety and operational efficiency while coaching and developing the wider kitchen team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support the kitchen brigade across preparation and event service
• Deliver exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency across all functions
• Support the Head Chef and Culinary Director with day‑to‑day kitchen operations
• Coordinate food production across weddings, gala dinners, conferences, cocktail events and large‑scale functions
• Coach, mentor and develop chefs and junior team members
• Support rostering, labour management, procurement, stock control and inventory
• Assist with food cost control and operational efficiencies
• Maintain high food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Contribute to menu development, product innovation and continuous improvement
• Lead service periods confidently while maintaining exceptional standards under pressure

About You

You’re an experienced culinary professional who thrives in high-volume environments and takes pride in delivering exceptional food.

You’re a natural leader who enjoys being hands‑on, developing your team and working collaboratively to deliver complex events smoothly and consistently.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Head Chef within events, banqueting, hotels, catering or high-volume hospitality
• Strong experience delivering large-scale functions and events
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop kitchen teams
• Strong food production, quality and presentation standards
• Sound understanding of food costs, labour management and inventory control
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to remain composed and make effective decisions during busy service periods
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent
• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Strong understanding of workplace hygiene and food safety requirements

Why Join Us?

• Work within one of Sydney’s large and diverse Events & Functions culinary operations
• Deliver premium weddings, gala dinners, conferences and large-scale events
• Work alongside an experienced Culinary Director and established culinary leadership team
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development, standards and culinary innovation
• Genuine career progression across the broader Bankstown Sports hospitality portfolio
• Ongoing leadership development and professional growth opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Generous daily meal allowance
• Free secure onsite parking and discounted car washes
• Employee rewards, recognition programs and team member benefits
• Be part of a progressive hospitality group that invests in its people and promotes from within