Sous Chef – Lead Kitchen, Evenings & Weekends

Toki; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Complimentary coffees

Staff discounts

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

TOKI Bistro & Bar, a French-Asian restaurant in North Sydney opposite Victoria Cross Station, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team across all services. This full-time role involves evening and weekend rosters with an immediate start.

You will supervise and train staff, maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, assist with stock, menu development and food safety compliance (HACCP) in line with NSW Food Authority requirements.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum) or equivalent trade qualification.
• At least three years' post-trade experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Experience leading a kitchen section and running service without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Sound time management and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A thorough understanding of food safety, allergen management and HACCP principles.
• Availability for rostered evening and weekend work, and willingness to work public holidays when requested.
• Experience with French or Asian cuisine (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen and lead service in the Head Chef's absence
• Supervise, train and develop the kitchen team
• Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation standards
• Assist with ordering, stock control and food cost management
• Contribute to menu development and recipe documentation
• Maintain food safety, allergen management, labelling and cleaning records in accordance with NSW Food Authority requirements and HACCP principles

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Work under pressure

Food safety

Allergen management

Rostered hours availability

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

TOKI Bistro & Bar, a French-Asian restaurant in North Sydney opposite Victoria Cross Station, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team across all services. This full-time role involves evening and weekend rosters with an immediate start.

You will supervise and train staff, maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, assist with stock, menu development and food safety compliance (HACCP) in line with NSW Food Authority requirements.