Sous Chef: Lead High-Impact, Community Kitchen

David McBeth; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Complimentary onsite gym membership

Free onsite parking

Complimentary duty meals

Opportunity to work for a community‑f0

Job summary

Seagulls in Tweed Heads, NSW, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join our not-for-profit hospitality group. You will work with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver an outstanding dining experience.

Drive food quality, safety and consistency, mentor junior staff, and contribute innovative ideas. Flexibility for evenings, weekends and public holidays is required in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and WHS legislation.
• Experience in food quality control and consistency.
• HACCP accreditation.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Formal Chef trade qualifications.
• Passion for producing high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Advanced Resuscitation Certificates.

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.
• 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

Food safety

HACCP

Visual plating

Team supervision

First Aid CPR

Roster flexibility

Education

Chef trade qualification

Job description

Seagulls in Tweed Heads, NSW, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join our not-for-profit hospitality group. You will work with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver an outstanding dining experience.

Drive food quality, safety and consistency, mentor junior staff, and contribute innovative ideas. Flexibility for evenings, weekends and public holidays is required in a fast-paced environment.