Sous Chef: High-Volume Kitchen Leader in Sydney

GPG BALMAIN OP CO PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts across our venues

Job summary

GPG BALMAIN OP CO PTY LTD is seeking Chefs of various experience levels to support the Head Chef in a fast-paced Sydney kitchen. You will lead and motivate the kitchen team during busy services, ensure high standards of food preparation and presentation, and work hands-on across preparation and service.

You will help maintain efficient operations, uphold food safety and kitchen standards, support stock control, and mentor junior chefs to develop the wider kitchen team.

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
• A hands-on approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong food safety and kitchen standards
• Employee discounts across our venues
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume Sydney restaurant
• Be part of a strong and experienced kitchen team
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career

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

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Food preparation

Food presentation

Job description

GPG BALMAIN OP CO PTY LTD is seeking Chefs of various experience levels to support the Head Chef in a fast-paced Sydney kitchen. You will lead and motivate the kitchen team during busy services, ensure high standards of food preparation and presentation, and work hands-on across preparation and service.

You will help maintain efficient operations, uphold food safety and kitchen standards, support stock control, and mentor junior chefs to develop the wider kitchen team.