Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team Growth

Open Door Pub Co. Pty LTD; Guildford; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guildford Hotel, part of Australian Venue Co., is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support a busy, high-volume kitchen. You will lead the team through service, uphold food quality and mentor staff to build a positive culture.

Join a well-established hospitality group and contribute to menu execution, cost control and smooth day-to-day operations. If you thrive under pressure and lead by example, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager or in a similar senior kitchen role.
• Experience in a larger-scale, high-volume venue, ideally within a busy pub, hotel or multi-outlet operation.
• Strong kitchen management skills, with a good understanding of food costs, labour, ordering, stocktake and wastage.
• The ability to lead a team, manage competing priorities and keep standards high under pressure.
• Someone who is organised, commercially minded and confident making decisions.
• A hands-on leader who leads by example and is happy to jump on the tools when needed.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and a genuine interest in developing people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with the daily operation and management of the kitchen
• Leading, coaching and developing the kitchen team to build a positive, accountable culture
• Keeping service running smoothly across busy periods while maintaining food quality and consistency
• Managing food costs, labour, stock control, ordering and waste
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene standards and kitchen procedures
• Assisting with menu execution, preparation planning and maintaining consistent standards across the team
• Helping manage rosters, delegate tasks and ensure the kitchen is organized and ready for service
• Taking ownership of the kitchen when the Head Chef is away

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food cost control

Staff development

Decision making

Hands-on leadership

Job description

The Guildford Hotel, part of Australian Venue Co., is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support a busy, high-volume kitchen. You will lead the team through service, uphold food quality and mentor staff to build a positive culture.

Join a well-established hospitality group and contribute to menu execution, cost control and smooth day-to-day operations. If you thrive under pressure and lead by example, we'd love to hear from you.