Sous Chef | New Kitchen, High-Volume Pub, Fast Growth

Pinnacle People; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new kitchen environment

Strong career development within a 
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Exposure to high-volume restaurant and

Supportive leadership team

Immediate start - full-time

Job summary

Pinnacle People is seeking a career-driven Sous Chef to join one of Brisbane's established hospitality venues with a brand-new kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily operations, maintain quality, and drive service standards across restaurant and events.

This full-time role offers a rotating roster and strong opportunities for career progression within a growing hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef.
• Experience within high-volume restaurant, gastropub or hospitality environments.
• Strong exposure to both à la carte and event catering operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams during busy service periods.
• Experience producing quality pub-style dining including burgers, schnitzels, steaks and gastro pub classics.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative capability.
• Experience with stock control, ordering systems and rostering platforms.
• The ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine desire to build a long-term career within a larger hospitality group.

Responsibilities

• Leading kitchen operations during service.
• Supporting and mentoring kitchen team members.
• Maintaining food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Managing stock ordering and inventory control.
• Assisting with rostering and labour management.
• Ensuring food safety and compliance standards are maintained.
• Coordinating event and function preparation.
• Supporting menu execution across restaurant and event operations.
• Managing online ordering systems and kitchen administration.
• Contributing to a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume dining

Event catering

Team leadership

Pub-style cooking

Communication

Organisational skills

Stock control

Rostering platforms

Calm under pressure

Long-term hospitality career

Job description

Pinnacle People is seeking a career-driven Sous Chef to join one of Brisbane's established hospitality venues with a brand-new kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily operations, maintain quality, and drive service standards across restaurant and events.

This full-time role offers a rotating roster and strong opportunities for career progression within a growing hospitality group.