Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu & Team Growth

the hotel Australasia; Eden; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hotel Australasia in Eden (NSW) is seeking an experienced sous chef to join our culinary team. This full-time role involves supporting the head chef, leading kitchen operations, and ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and presentation in a dynamic hospitality setting.

You will mentor staff, develop menus with seasonal ingredients, manage inventory and costs, and contribute to delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests at a premier local destination.

Qualifications

• Qualified in commercial cookery (Cert 3 or higher).
• Minimum 2 years of experience as sous chef or senior kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a wide variety of dishes to high culinary standards.
• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Mentor kitchen staff and guide food preparation techniques and service standards.
• Collaborate with management and head chef to refine menus with seasonal ingredients.
• Control inventory and manage food costs.
• Train staff on food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain high standards during service periods.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food preparation

Menu planning

Budgeting

Health & safety

Education

Commercial Cookery cert 3 or higher

Job description

The Hotel Australasia in Eden (NSW) is seeking an experienced sous chef to join our culinary team. This full-time role involves supporting the head chef, leading kitchen operations, and ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and presentation in a dynamic hospitality setting.

You will mentor staff, develop menus with seasonal ingredients, manage inventory and costs, and contribute to delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests at a premier local destination.