Sous Chef — Lead, Train & Deliver High-Volume Kitchen

Watsons; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Watsons in Sydney is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, train the kitchen team, and deliver consistent, high-quality dishes while helping manage food and staff costs daily.

You will help develop menus with seasonal local produce, oversee ordering, staffing, HACCP compliance, and run high-volume services, mentoring staff and maintaining brand standards.

This role offers a rotating roster with sponsorship pathway for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef experience in a similar restaurant or pub.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant or pub.
• Ability to assist Head Chef with managing food and labour budgets.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Adherence to HACCP food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu development showcasing seasonal local produce, costed to meet forecast budget.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations: ordering, staffing, food safety, and leadership in Head Chef's absence.
• Supervise all food preparation and presentation to meet quality and venue standards.
• Run high-volume services effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure operations stay within budget for labour, product, and expenses under guidance.
• Monitor and adjust quality and consistency of food and product delivery.
• Train and develop kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Food safety HACCP

Budget management

Menu development

Job description

Watsons in Sydney is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, train the kitchen team, and deliver consistent, high-quality dishes while helping manage food and staff costs daily.

You will help develop menus with seasonal local produce, oversee ordering, staffing, HACCP compliance, and run high-volume services, mentoring staff and maintaining brand standards.

This role offers a rotating roster with sponsorship pathway for the right candidate.