Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie

Dubbo RSL; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubbo RSL Club Group is seeking a motivated and experienced Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. This role works closely with the Executive Chef to ensure day‑to‑day operations run smoothly and consistently high standards are maintained.

Sponsorship is not available for this position. You will lead, train and support the kitchen team, oversee staff rostering and assist with menu development while maintaining food safety and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen operations.
• Confident in cooking and food preparation.
• Willing to lead, train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of budgeting, food costing and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, support and train kitchen team members.
• Assist with staff rostering and staffing requirements.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Cooking

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety

Time management

Education

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

Dubbo RSL Club Group is seeking a motivated and experienced Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.

This is an opportunity for someone who is confident in a commercial kitchen, enjoys working as part of a team and is ready to take on greater responsibility and develop their leadership skills.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, helping to maintain high standards across food preparation, service, team performance and food safety.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Executive Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Taking responsibility for kitchen operations when required
• Leading, supporting and training kitchen team members
• Assisting with staff rostering and staffing requirements
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard
• Assisting with menu preparation, new recipes and daily specials
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering
• Ensuring ingredients are fresh, correctly stored and maintained to a high standard
• Assisting with food costing, budgeting and cost control
• Monitoring food waste and helping manage kitchen expenses
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Ensuring kitchen practices meet relevant food safety and compliance requirements
• Supporting the training and development of kitchen team members
• Stepping up and taking on additional responsibilities as required

About You

We are looking for someone who is ready to take the next step in their kitchen career and has the confidence and skills to help lead a team.

You should be someone who:

• Is confident with cooking and food preparation
• Has strong knowledge of commercial kitchen operations
• Works well as part of a team
• Is reliable, organised and communicates well
• Can remain calm and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Leads by example and has a positive attitude
• Is willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Is ready to take on more responsibility
• Has an interest in leadership, staff management and the operational side of running a kitchen
• Has a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Holds a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate, or is willing to obtain one
• Has an understanding of budgeting, food costing and controlling kitchen costs

Why Join Us?

The Dubbo RSL Club Group is a vibrant community hub that has been serving the local area for over 60 years. As a leading hospitality and entertainment destination, we take pride in delivering exceptional experiences for our customers. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to maintaining the highest standards of service and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all who visit our club.