Sous Chef | White Bull Tavern

Open Door Pub Co. Pty LTD; Roma; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite accommodation

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship after 6 months

Job summary

Australian Venue Co. is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team at White Bull Tavern Roma, with a December start and potential to transition to another nearby venue before settling in Roma.

Located in Roma, the pub serves hearty pub favourites and a busy family-friendly atmosphere. The role offers full-time hours, onsite accommodation, relocation assistance, and sponsorship potential after 6 months for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as Sous Chef or senior CDP ready to step up.
• Experience in busy pub, bistro, or commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead and mentor kitchen team during service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Assist with menu planning, stock control and ordering.
• Ensure food safety and kitchen compliance standards are maintained.
• Support kitchen cost control and waste management.
• Train and develop junior cooks.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized and efficient.
• Step up to run the kitchen when required.

Skills

Sous Chef leadership

Pub kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication & leadership

Job description

Lead the kitchen team at White Bull Tavern in Roma and make your move to regional Queensland. We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at White Bull Tavern Roma, with the role commencing in December but there is an opportunity to start immediately and work at another nearby venue before transitioning into the role.

Located in the heart of Roma, White Bull Tavern is a welcoming local pub offering a broad menu of hearty pub favourites, pizzas, pasta, roasts and slow-cooked dishes, along with functions and a busy family-friendly atmosphere.

The Opportunity

As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, maintain high food standards and help deliver a consistent service across a busy pub kitchen.

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading and mentoring the kitchen team during service
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Assisting with menu preparation, stock control and ordering
• Ensuring food safety and kitchen compliance standards are maintained
• Helping manage kitchen costs, wastage and portion control
• Training and developing junior chefs
• Keeping the kitchen organised, clean and running efficiently
• Stepping up and taking charge of the kitchen when required

Why Join Us?

• Full-time Sous Chef opportunity in Roma
• Free onsite accommodation
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
• Sponsorship may be available for the right applicant, subject to eligibility and business approval, with sponsorship considered after 6 months of employment
• Opportunity to work within a busy regional pub kitchen
• Join a supportive kitchen team and established venue
• Opportunity to develop your career within Australian Venue Co.

About You

We’re looking for a Sous Chef who is confident running a busy kitchen and enjoys being hands-on during service.

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP ready to step up
• Experience in a busy pub, bistro or similar commercial kitchen
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
• Good communication and leadership skills
• The ability to work well under pressure
• A hands-on approach and positive attitude
• A passion for producing quality food and maintaining high standards
• The flexibility to work across a range of services

Ready for a change of pace and a new opportunity in regional Queensland?

Make your career one to remember at Aus Venue Co.

The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation.

We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.

Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career Whether you’re already in a hospitality management role or you’re ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co.

We’re passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities.

At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers!

Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry.

If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey.

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