Sous Chef (Portarlington)

Portarlington Grand Hotel; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Portarlington Grand Hotel is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, menu development and stock control. You will lead a team, supervise service, ensure food safety and quality, and assist with training and rosters.

This hands-on role requires dedication to high standards and flexibility to work a rotating roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays in a hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sous chef or senior kitchen leadership role.
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Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the overall day-to-day management of the kitchen

Skills

Sous Chef leadership

Kitchen supervision

Food safety & hygiene

Food preparation techniques

Staff training

Roster management

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Job description

The Sous Chef is a key leadership position within the Portarlington Grand Hotel kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef in the overall management and day-to-day operation of the kitchen. The Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, food safety and kitchen hygiene, while providing effective leadership, supervision and training to the kitchen team. The position will assist the Head Chef with menu development, stock management, ordering, food cost control and kitchen planning, and will take responsibility for the kitchen operation during service and when the Head Chef is unavailable.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the overall day-to-day management of the kitchen
• Coordinate kitchen operations to ensure efficient and timely food service
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations during service as delegated by the Head Chef
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked and presented to the required quality and presentation standards
• Supervise and provide leadership to kitchen employees during daily operations and service
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities to kitchen team members
• Provide direction and support to Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs and other kitchen employees
• Assist with staff induction, training and ongoing development
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety legislation and the hotel's food safety procedures
• Assist the Head Chef with food and kitchen supply ordering and monitor stock levels

About you

• Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or senior kitchen leadership position
• Strong commercial kitchen experience, preferably within a hotel, restaurant or comparable hospitality environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a kitchen team
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Food Safety Supervisor certification
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Willing to be flexible and reliable with availability to work a rotating roster; including nights, weekends & public holidays

About us

Portarlington Grand Hotel is a hospitality establishment where the Sous Chef will work as part of a professional kitchen team supporting the Head Chef in achieving kitchen, food quality and financial objectives.