Sous Chefs Needed

Plate it Forward; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + super

Career progression

Roles across multiple Sydney venues

Great culture

Job summary

Plate It Forward is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations across Sydney venues. You will work closely with Head Chefs, maintain high standards and develop a capable kitchen team, with responsibilities spanning restaurant service, catering, events or social initiatives.

Weekend and evening rosters apply, and there is a strong emphasis on food safety, stock control and cost management. Competitive salary and career progression await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead busy kitchen operations and teams.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills in a high-volume environment.
• Effective communication and reliability to manage rosters and service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Deliver consistently high-quality food across preparation and service.
• Lead, train and motivate chefs and kitchen team members.
• Help manage ordering, stock rotation, food costs and wastage.
• Maintain effective kitchen systems, prep schedules and section readiness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a calm, organised and solutions-focused approach during busy services.
• Contribute to menu development and continuous improvement.
• Help create an inclusive, respectful and supportive kitchen culture.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Roster versatility

Australian work rights

Education

Diploma in Hospitality

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Completed apprenticeship

Job description

Sous Chef | Purpose-Led Hospitality Group

Full-Time | Various Sydney Locations | $80,000–$90,000 + super

About Us

At Plate It Forward, we deliver exceptional food experiences with purpose. We use the power of hospitality to create social impact—supporting communities, creating employment pathways and serving memorable food across our Sydney restaurants, catering operations and social initiatives.

With summer approaching and our group continuing to grow, we’re looking for experienced and passionate Sous Chefs to join our teams across Sydney.

The Role

This is an opportunity to take the next step in your culinary career within a diverse, expanding hospitality group.

Working closely with our Head Chefs and senior culinary leaders, you’ll help lead daily kitchen operations, maintain high standards and support the development of a capable and engaged kitchen team.

Depending on the venue, the role may involve restaurant service, catering production, events or social impact programs. Weekend and evening availability will be required, with rosters varying across locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations.

• Deliver consistently high-quality food across preparation and service.

• Lead, train and motivate chefs and kitchen team members.

• Help manage ordering, stock rotation, food costs and wastage.

• Maintain effective kitchen systems, prep schedules and section readiness.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.

• Maintain a calm, organised and solutions-focused approach during busy services.

• Contribute to menu development and continuous improvement.

• Help create an inclusive, respectful and supportive kitchen culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up.

• Diploma in Hospitality, Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or completed apprenticeship

• Strong service, organisational and kitchen leadership skills.

• Experience in busy restaurant, catering or high-volume environments.

• A sound understanding of food safety, stock control and kitchen operations.

• Reliability, initiative and the ability to communicate effectively.

• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends.

• Full Australian working rights.

• A genuine interest in joining a purpose-driven and socially minded hospitality group.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $80,000–$90,000 + super, depending on experience.

• Career progression: Opportunities to grow as our venues and operations expand.

• Variety: Roles available across different Sydney locations and hospitality settings.

• Great culture: Join a diverse, supportive and purpose-led team.

• Real impact: Contribute to a group creating meaningful employment and community outcomes.

• Benefits: Meals while working and a 50% discount across our restaurants.

Work authorisation: Australia required

Work location: In person

If you’re an experienced kitchen professional looking for your next opportunity—or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step into leadership,we’d love to hear from you.