Sous Chef - NSW

Staff Needed; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals and accommodation

Career growth opportunities

Stable contract employment

Opportunities for travel to sites

Job summary

Staff Needed in Sydney, NSW is seeking an outstanding Junior Sous/SCDP ready to step up, with strong leadership and a passion for modern Australian cuisine. The role offers a fast-paced, family-like kitchen environment and opportunities across Australia.

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years CDP/Sous Chef experience, a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, and current Food Safety certification; willingness to obtain a National Police Check is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of CDP or Sous Chef experience in busy kitchens.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent essential.
• Food Safety certification required.
• National Police Check within last 6 months preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Calm and organised under pressure.
• Keen eye for detail and quality.
• Curious and creative with modern Australian food.

Responsibilities

• Have extraordinary culinary flair and a motivating leadership style to support your team.
• Ensure high quality and presentation of food according to standards and service timeframes.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment with emphasis on high food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Creativity

Modern Australian cuisine knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

** this isNOTavailable for Sponsorship or 88 day Visas **
You will be working within an energetic, friendly environment, with a dedicated Head Chef and team who are fun and treat each other like a big family. This is a unique opportunity for a professional Chef looking to join the kitchen team and to enjoy the fast-paced environment this venue has to offer.
We are looking for an outstanding person who has some experience working in a busy commercial kitchen across a variety of cuisines and styles, delivering good quality and modern innovative food.

About You

• Experience as a Junior Sous, Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Calm and organised under pressure
• Keen eye for detail and quality
• Curious, creative, and in tune with modern Australian food
• Excited about joining a forward-thinking team in a growing business
• Minimum 3-5 years of CDP or Sous Chef experience required
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification essential
• You will be required to obtain a National Police Check, should you not have one dated within the last 6 months
• Food Safety certification

About the role

• Have extraordinary culinary flair and a motivating leadership style to support your team.
• Ensure high quality and presentation of food provided to guests, according to property standards and timeframes of service
• Maintain a safe clean and organised work environment with emphasis on high food safety standards

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a well-established venues across Australia.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Staff meals and accommodation.
• Career growth opportunities within the business.
• Stable contract employment.
• Opportunities for travel to sites and locations that you may not otherwise have ventured

**Please note the we can not offer assistance with 88 days or sponsorship.

You must be in the country already with full and unrestricted working rights.

Applicants must be willing and able to provide a current National Police Check.