SOUS CHEF - MODERN ASIAN

Mamasan Restaurant Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship

Staff meals

Staff discounts

Career progression

Own kitchen

Valued workplace

Job summary

Mamasan Broadbeach is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, support the Executive and Head Chef, and drive food quality during fast-paced services on the Gold Coast.

You will own on-shift performance, assist with stock control, menu development, allergen accuracy, and mentor junior staff while upholding safety standards and cost targets. This role offers growth within an established group and a creative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Sous Chef or senior kitchen role.
• Strong understanding of Asian flavours or a genuine desire to master them.
• Confident team leader who supports junior staff to grow.
• Highly organised with prep, ordering and stock control discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient service.
• Lead the team on shift with clear communication and decisive direction.
• Execute stock management including ordering, receipting, storage and FIFO rotation.
• Maintain food quality and presentation to Mamasan standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and coaching of kitchen staff on shift.
• Contribute to menu development with on-trend, seasonal ideas aligned with venue identity.
• Ensure allergen menus are current across digital and print platforms.
• Monitor food and labour costs to support profitability targets.
• Uphold Food Safety, WH&S compliance and kitchen presentation standards.

Skills

Asian flavours mastery

Team leadership

Stock control

Menu development

Quality & consistency

Problem solving

Job description

Mamasan has been a Gold Coast institution for over a decade, awarded and respected for exceptional modern Asian cuisine. Following a major renovation and complete menu evolution, we're expanding our kitchen leadership team. Our kitchen is known for precision, pace and creativity - we honour Asian flavours with contemporary technique and deliver high-energy services that set the tone for the entire venue.

THE RESTAURANT

MAMASAN - BROADBEACH

13 Hats - Australian Good Food Guide 2024

2 Wine Bottles - Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards

Oracle Precinct, Broadbeach | 150-250 covers per service

Multiple environments: private dining, bar, alfresco, and open kitchen counter

As Sous Chef, you'll support the Executive and Head Chef in leading kitchen operations, driving food quality, and developing the team. You take ownership on shift - from service and prep to stock control and team performance - and run the kitchen confidently in the Head Chef's absence.

THE ROLE

Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent, efficient service

Lead the team on shift - clear communication, decisive direction, calm under pressure

Execute stock management: ordering, receipting, storage, and FIFO rotation

Maintain food quality and presentation to Mamasan standards - taste, check, correct

Support recruitment, onboarding, and on-shift coaching of kitchen team members

Contribute to menu development - on-trend, seasonal, and aligned with venue identity

Ensure allergen menus are current and correct across digital and print platforms

Monitor food and labour costs to support profitability targets

Uphold Food Safety protocols, WH&S compliance, and kitchen presentation standards

WHAT YOU BRING

Minimum 2 years' experience in a comparable Sous Chef or senior kitchen role

Strong understanding of Asian flavours, or a genuine desire to master them

Confident team leader who leads by example and supports junior staff to grow

Highly organised with strong prep, ordering, and stock control discipline

Proactive problem-solver - you see what needs doing before you're asked

Committed to quality, consistency, and continuous improvement

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate
• Your own kitchen, with the support of an established group behind you
• Career progression within the Mamasan Restaurant Group
• Staff meals, staff discounts across venues
• A workplace where you are trusted, supported and valued