SOUS CHEF - VERANDAH BAR & DINING

The Strathmore Hotel; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Strathmore Hotel in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join Verandah Bar & Dining. This hands-on role leads a busy kitchen team, delivering consistently high-quality food for diverse dining and events in a high-volume environment.

Working with the Head Chef, you will drive menu development, monitor food and labour costs, ensure food safety and hygiene, and collaborate with Front of House to deliver superb customer experiences across all hotel dining venues.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualifications and experience as a Chef.
• Experience as Sous Chef or senior chef in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team during high-volume service.
• Experience across diverse cuisines and service styles.
• Passion for food, menu development and current industry trends.
• Knowledge of food safety and workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day‑to‑day running of the Verandah Bar & Dining kitchen, ensuring food quality and service standards.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Assist with menu development and contribute creative ideas reflecting current trends.
• Lead, train and inspire a reliable kitchen team across high‑volume service periods.
• Work with Head Chef to manage costs and minimise waste.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
• Liaise with Front of House to ensure smooth service.
• Be a hands‑on leader during busy services.
• Contribute to broader kitchen operation of the hotel when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

High-volume service

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Budget control

Education

Trade qualification in Chef

Job description

The Strathmore Hotel is a long-established family-owned Adelaide hotel, located in the heart of the city opposite SkyCity and the Adelaide Convention Centre, and just a short walk from Adelaide Oval and the Riverbank precinct.

The hotel offers a diverse hospitality experience across multiple spaces, including Verandah Bar & Dining on the first floor, Café One Two Nine and Garden Bar on the ground floor, with a busy mix of dining, functions and events throughout the year.

We are now looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in Verandah Bar & Dining.

Verandah is our first‑floor dining and bar space, offering an indoor/outdoor experience with a strong focus on quality food, great service and a lively atmosphere. This is a hands‑on role suited to a chef who enjoys leading a team, working in a high‑volume environment and being part of a busy, evolving hotel operation.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play an important role in delivering consistently high‑quality food while helping lead and develop the Verandah kitchen team.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will:

Assist in the day‑to‑day running of the Verandah Bar & Dining kitchen, ensuring food quality and service standards are consistently maintained

Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef

Assist with menu development and contribute creative ideas that reflect current food trends and customer expectations

Lead, train and inspire a reliable kitchen team across high‑volume service periods

Work closely with the Head Chef to manage food and labour costs and minimise waste

Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety

Liaise closely with the Front of House team to ensure smooth and efficient service

Be a hands‑on leader who is prepared to work alongside the team during busy services

Contribute to the broader kitchen operation of the hotel when required

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality and takes pride in delivering great food and a great customer experience.

You will have:

Relevant trade qualifications and experience as a Chef

Previous experience in a Sous Chef or senior chef role

Strong leadership and communication skills

The ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team in a high‑volume environment

Experience across a diverse range of cuisines and service styles

A genuine passion for food, menu development and current industry trends

Strong knowledge and understanding of food safety and workplace health and safety

An eye for detail and a commitment to consistent quality

The ability to manage food and wage costs within budget expectations

A desire to continue learning, develop your skills and grow within the hospitality industry

What We Offer

A full‑time position within a well‑established family‑owned hotel group

A key leadership role within Verandah Bar & Dining

Career development and opportunities to grow within the broader hotel operation

A competitive salary package

The opportunity to work within a high‑profile Adelaide hospitality venue

A varied and challenging role across dining, events and high‑volume service

A supportive team environment with a strong focus on quality, development and delivering a great customer experience

If you're a passionate chef who enjoys being hands‑on, leading a team and creating great food in a busy hotel environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Strathmore is a popular venue for after work drinks, formal dining, light meals and private functions. Our Garden Bar is a hidden oasis from the bustling CBD and a favourite for gatherings and private functions.

The Garden Bar is serviced with over 18 beers on tap, an extensive wine list, Cafe menu during lunch and dinner and bar snacks all day.

Entertain yourself with a game or two on our pool table and check out our FoxSports on the Big Screen.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Strathmore is a popular venue for after work drinks, formal dining, light meals and private functions. Our Garden Bar is a hidden oasis from the bustling CBD and a favourite for gatherings and private functions.

The Garden Bar is serviced with over 18 beers on tap, an extensive wine list, Cafe menu during lunch and dinner and bar snacks all day.

Entertain yourself with a game or two on our pool table and check out our FoxSports on the Big Screen.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.