Sous Chef / Second Chef

Quattro Corp Pty Ltd; Lennox Head; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured hours

Work-life balance

Competitive pay

Open kitchen environment

Job summary

Quattro in Lennox Head is seeking an exceptional Sous Chef to lead our vibrant Italian kitchen. You will work closely with the head chef to maintain high standards, manage a busy service, and ensure consistent, high‑quality dishes in a relaxed coastal setting near the beach.

We value passion, precision and teamwork; experience with Italian cuisine is preferred. You’ll enjoy structured hours, a supportive team, and an environment that respects your time outside work while delivering excellent pay.

Qualifications

• Talented, passionate chef with pride in craft.
• Precise, organised and consistent.
• High standards with an eye for detail.
• Experience with Italian cuisine is preferred.
• Strong kitchen leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy kitchen with confidence and positivity.
• Maintain high standards and attention to detail.
• Ensure exceptional food through teamwork and attention to detail.
• Contribute ideas and energy to the team.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Italian cuisine

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

We're looking for an exceptional Sous Chef to join the team at Quattro, our vibrant, established Italian restaurant in the heart of Lennox Head. Quattro is a much-loved Lennox Head institution, serving Italian-inspired food in a relaxed coastal setting just metres from the beach.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a busy kitchen with confidence and positivity
• Maintain high standards and attention to detail
• Ensure exceptional food through teamwork and attention to detail
• Contribute ideas and energy to the team

About you

• Talented, passionate chef who takes real pride in your craft
• Precise, organised and consistent
• High standards with an eye for detail
• Experience with Italian cuisine is preferred
• Strong kitchen leadership skills
• Willingness to contribute ideas and energy
• Values professionalism and takes ownership of their role
• Genuinely enjoys working with good people

About us

• Structured, predictable working hours with a well‑organised roster that respects your time outside work
• Genuine work-life balance
• Excellent pay — a competitive remuneration package reflecting your skills, experience and contribution
• A positive, supportive team
• A fantastic working environment with a buzzing open kitchen and quality produce