Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Mentor Team, Drive Service

Odd Culture Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Odd Culture Group in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen and running daily operations. You will help maintain food quality, manage service, develop the team and keep the kitchen efficient and commercially viable.

You'll work closely with the Head Chef to run service, mentor junior chefs, and uphold high standards of food safety and presentation across multiple venues as part of our growing group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef de partie.
• Experience leading kitchen teams in quality venues.
• Ability to run service and manage operations independently.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of different cooking methods.
• Understanding of food costs, ordering, stock management and wastage.
• Ability to train and develop junior chefs while maintaining standards.
• Highly organised and reliable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations with Head Chef.
• Lead and coordinate the kitchen team through prep and service.
• Take charge in Head Chef's absence; maintain standards and service consistency.
• Oversee food preparation, section allocation, timing and presentation during service.
• Support menu development, specials, seasonal changes and new ideas.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, supplier management, food costs and wastage.
• Monitor kitchen performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen team members.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Ensure recipes, preparation methods and presentation standards are followed consistently.
• Work closely with front-of-house to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Help implement and maintain effective kitchen systems and procedures.
• Support the wider group and step into different kitchens when required.
• Bring energy, initiative and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Service management

Culinary skills

Food costs & stock

Training & development

Organisation

Job description

Odd Culture Group in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen and running daily operations. You will help maintain food quality, manage service, develop the team and keep the kitchen efficient and commercially viable.

You'll work closely with the Head Chef to run service, mentor junior chefs, and uphold high standards of food safety and presentation across multiple venues as part of our growing group.