Sous Chef – Regional And Remote Australia

CHOCOLATES ON YOUR PILLOW PTY. LTD.; Cradle Mountain; Remote; AUD 96,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Meals or relocation assistance

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Exact Labour Hire is recruiting an experienced Sous Chef for an ongoing full‑time role in the Cradle Mountain region of Tasmania. You will report to the Head Chef and help run a busy kitchen across regional locations.

The position requires leadership, strong food‑safety knowledge and cost awareness, with typical hours around 38 per week and a base salary of $96,000–$105,000 plus super.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised commercial cookery qualification and at least two years full‑time chef experience.
• If no formal qualification is held, have at least five years of verifiable experience as a Chef.
• Be able to provide two professional referees and documentation of prior employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high‑quality meals under Head Chef guidance.
• Lead kitchen operations during shifts and supervise junior staff.
• Assist with menu planning, costing and stock control.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.
• Roster and allocate duties, monitor quality and waste control.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Organisational skills

Food safety

Stock control

Cost management

Roster management

Live in regional locations

Two referees

Sous Chef experience

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Sous Chef – Cradle Mountain Region, Tasmania

Exact Labour Hire is recruiting an experienced Sous Chef for an ongoing, full‑time position in regional and remote hospitality operations.

The successful applicant will be directly employed and paid by Exact Labour Hire. The initial assignment will be located in the Cradle Mountain region of Tasmania. As this is an ongoing position, subsequent assignments may be offered at other suitable hospitality client locations in regional or remote Australia.

What we offer

• Ongoing, full‑time employment with Exact Labour Hire
• A base salary of $96,000–$105,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience and work location
• An average of 38 ordinary hours per week
• Employment conditions compliant with the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 and the National Employment Standards
• Opportunities to work at established regional and remote hospitality venues
• Staff accommodation, meals or relocation assistance may be available depending on the assignment
• Professional development and potential career progression

About the position

Reporting to the Head Chef, the Sous Chef will assist in leading the daily operation of a busy commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting high‑quality meals
• Assisting with menu planning, recipe development and food costing
• Leading kitchen operations during allocated shifts
• Supervising, training and supporting cooks and other kitchen staff
• Monitoring food quality, portion control and presentation
• Ordering supplies and assisting with stock and waste control
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
• Catering for dietary requirements and special requests
• Assisting with kitchen rosters and allocation of duties
• Supporting the Head Chef and acting in their place when required

Skills and experience

Applicants must satisfy one of the following:

• Hold a relevant recognised commercial cookery qualification and have at least two years of relevant, full‑time Chef experience; or
• If no relevant formal qualification is held, have at least five years of verifiable, full‑time paid experience as a Chef or in a directly related position.

Applicants must also have:

• Recent experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or in a comparable supervisory kitchen position
• Demonstrated kitchen leadership and organisational skills
• Knowledge of food safety, stock control and kitchen cost management
• The ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• The ability and willingness to live and work in regional or remote locations
• Two contactable professional referees
• The ability to provide documentary evidence of qualifications, training and paid employment history

Position details

• Employer: Exact Labour Hire
• Position title: Sous Chef
• Occupation: Chef – ANZSCO 351311
• Employment: Ongoing, full‑time
• Ordinary hours: Average of 38 hours per week
• Initial location: Cradle Mountain region, Tasmania 7306
• Salary: $96,000–$105,000 plus superannuation
• Anticipated commencement: January 2027
• Applications close: 23 November 2026