Sous Chef - QLD

Staff Needed; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals and accommodation

Career growth opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Staff Needed in Australia seeks a capable Junior Sous/Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up. You will lead a kitchen team in a busy, modern Australian venue, delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years CDP/Sous Chef experience, a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, and a commitment to food safety. National Police Check is required and sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Junior Sous, Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up.
• Food Safety certification required.
• National Police Check within last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor kitchen team with motivating leadership.
• Ensure high quality and presentation of all dishes.
• Maintain safe, clean and organised work environment with high food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Creativity

Team motivation

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.