Sous Chef: Lead a Fast-Paced Kitchen & Develop Talent

The Star Entertainment Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buffet meal on shift

Uniform provided

Discounted parking

Restaurant discounts

Paid training and career development

Competitive salary package

Culture of diversity and growth

Job summary

The Star Brisbane is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor junior staff and uphold exceptional standards of food quality and presentation across all sections. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine, you’ll drive menu planning, cost control, inventory management and waste minimisation while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene practices.

Join a dynamic, high-volume environment at Queen's Wharf Brisbane, where you’ll play a

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Food Safety Supervisor qualification and cost-control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and support smooth, efficient service.
• Deliver exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation across all sections.
• Coach, mentor and develop Junior Sous Chefs, Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs and Cooks.
• Support menu planning, cost control, inventory management and waste minimisation.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Lead team briefings, onboarding and training while driving engagement and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Food safety

Cost control

Menu planning

Training

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Job description

The Star Brisbane is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor junior staff and uphold exceptional standards of food quality and presentation across all sections. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine, you’ll drive menu planning, cost control, inventory management and waste minimisation while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene practices.

Join a dynamic, high-volume environment at Queen's Wharf Brisbane, where you’ll play a