SOUS CHEF (PIZZA CHEF)

Tonino's International; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toninos International Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy kitchen, focusing on authentic Italian cuisine and wood-fired pizzas. You will lead, train and supervise junior staff, ensuring food quality, portion control and timely service.

Based in Sydney, this full-time role involves a 5-day rotating roster, strict hygiene standards and collaboration with the team to develop menu ideas while maintaining high kitchen standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Comply with WHS and Food Safety standards.
• Support Head Chef in menu execution and food presentation.
• Prepare traditional hand-stretched, wood-fired pizzas with consistent quality.
• Ensure timely service and maintain quality benchmarks.
• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff during shifts.
• Assist with stock management and ordering.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen areas.

Skills

Pizza making

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Food prep

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

About the Role

Toninos International Pty Ltd focuses on high-quality brunch, lunch, freshly made sandwiches and traditional hand-stretched, wood-fired pizzas. Our focus is on fresh ingredients, quality food and consistency.

The Sous Chef supports the Head Chef in the daily operations and leadership of the kitchen. This role is hands-on, service-driven and execution-focused, ensuring food quality, consistency, safety and team standards are maintained at all times. The position has a particular focus on pizza preparation, maintaining high-quality standards and contributing to menu development to ensure our offerings remain fresh and popular.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all workplace policies, procedures and legislative requirements, including WHS and Food Safety standards.
• Support the Head Chef in maintaining cuisine concepts, menu execution and food presentation standards.
• Prepare and oversee the production of traditional hand-stretched, wood-fired pizzas, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Ensure food is prepared and delivered efficiently to meet service timing and quality expectations.
• Ensure all food is produced according to standard recipes, portion sizes and quality benchmarks.
• Monitor mise en place levels to support smooth and efficient service.
• Assist the Head Chef with menu planning, ordering, receiving and stock management.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen areas, this includes temperature controls and completing refirgirator logs.
• Support, supervise and train junior kitchen team members during shifts.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen efficiency, food cost controls and operational standards.
• Meet the required KPIs and performance standards relevant to this position.

About You

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent/higher qualification.
• Valid Food Safety/Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety standards.
• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in a similar role (Sous Chef).
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food preparation and service flow.
• Knowledge of quality produce, cooking techniques and menu execution. Experience in Italian cuisine, particularly hand-stretched, wood-fired pizza, is required.
• Experience supervising, training and supporting junior kitchen staff.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Good communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and take direction from senior kitchen management.

Toninos International Pty Ltd is open 7 days per week (Morning/ Lunch only) You will be on a full time 5 day rotating roster. Punctuality and personal hygiene is mandatory.

We look forward to meeting you !