Sous Chef: Launch a New BBQ Kitchen & Lead a Busy Team

Optura; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Underdog by Third Wave BBQ in Carnegie is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to help launch a new brand and run two linked kitchens with a shared roster. You’ll lead services, train a team, and help ensure smooth operations across both kitchens alongside our central production area.

We value bold BBQ flavors and hands-on leadership. This role offers immediate start, nights/weekends, and a clear path toward Head Chef as the brand grows. Your culinary craft will shape a fresh dining experience.

Formación

• Experience in busy, high-volume kitchens.
• Ability to train, motivate and lead by example.
• Solid understanding of food costs, ordering and stock control.
• Pride in quality, consistency and presentation.
• Hands-on attitude across both kitchens.
• Genuine enthusiasm for BBQ and menu development.
• Full-time availability including nights and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Run sections and the pass and help lead busy services with clear communication and a calm head.
• Play a lead role in onboarding and training up a new team.
• Drive daily prep: prep lists done, par levels met, every section set before service.
• Assist with supplier ordering, receiving and stock rotation.
• Hold recipe, portion and plating specs across the brigade, every plate.
• Track wastage and portion control on every shift and keep production entries up to date.
• Keep Food Safety Program records complete and audit-ready, and support the weekly kitchen audit.
• Keep FOH in the loop on ticket times, delays and guest feedback through service.
• Learn to smoke and cook to spec, and take production shifts when the roster calls for it.
• Contribute ideas for new dishes, better systems and smoother service.

Conocimientos

Leadership

High-volume kitchens

BBQ knowledge

Food cost control

Team training

Menu development

Nights & weekends

Descripción del empleo

The Underdog by Third Wave BBQ in Carnegie is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to help launch a new brand and run two linked kitchens with a shared roster. You’ll lead services, train a team, and help ensure smooth operations across both kitchens alongside our central production area.

We value bold BBQ flavors and hands-on leadership. This role offers immediate start, nights/weekends, and a clear path toward Head Chef as the brand grows. Your culinary craft will shape a fresh dining experience.