Sous Chef
Hospitality · Port Melbourne, Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
A Port Melbourne venue in Victoria is adding an experienced Sous Chef to its kitchen leaders. You would partner with the Head Chef every day.
Talk is not enough here. The venue looks for proof that you can perform in real kitchens, step up when service is running, lift the people around you and send out great food every shift, even when it is hectic. The goal is a long-term fit for someone with genuine culinary experience.
Your share of the work covers operations, food standards, leading the team, stock and new menu ideas. Tip: collect your chef references in English, since experience will be checked.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head Chef in leading the kitchen and running daily operations
- Take ownership of how the kitchen performs during peak service, organising prep so service flows
- Coach and mentor cooks at every level, junior and senior, and help keep the kitchen professional, respectful and productive
- Turn out top-quality dishes every time, true to presentation, portion and recipe standards
- Keep modern classics, premium proteins, seafood and pub-style dishes consistent
- Assist with orders and supplier needs, watch stock and support sound inventory management
- Keep a tight grip on food costs and reduce waste that is not needed
- Uphold standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
- Pitch ideas for new menu items and seasonal specials
- Liaise closely with management and the front-of-house team
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated experience working as a Sous Chef, or as an experienced senior chef
- A strong history in a busy, high-volume pub, bistro, restaurant or similar kitchen
- Proven practical skill in cooking and preparing food
- Demonstrated ability to lead a kitchen crew through busy services
- Sound knowledge of food quality, presentation and consistency
- Experience handling stock control, ordering, food costing and wastage
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
- Stays efficient under pressure, and communicates and leads the team well
- Dependable and professional with kitchen responsibilities
- Can demonstrate and verify genuine culinary employment experience; candidates with documented, verifiable chef experience are encouraged to apply
- Willing to take part in the required performance review for sponsorship consideration
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