Chef
Accredited Employer · Wurtulla, Sunshine Coast QLD · Full-time
Job description
An established hospitality business in Queensland is seeking a confident and experienced Sous Chef to join its kitchen leadership team. For this opportunity, genuine experience matters. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong background in professional kitchens, relevant culinary qualifications, leadership capability, and the practical skills required to perform consistently in a busy service environment. As part of the kitchen leadership team, you will work closely with the Head Chef to keep daily operations organised, support the wider culinary team, maintain food quality, and help improve kitchen performance. This is more than a senior kitchen position — it is an opportunity to build on an established professional profile and take the next step with an employer that values capability, reliability, and long-term contribution. The successful candidate can expect a salary of $90,
Requirements
- • Support the Head Chef with overall kitchen coordination
- • Manage kitchen activities to ensure efficient daily operations
- • Supervise chefs and kitchen team members during service
- • Provide leadership and direction during high-demand trading periods
- • Oversee kitchen operations when the Head Chef is unavailable
- • Maintain consistent standards across food preparation and presentation
- • Monitor quality, portion sizes, and consistency of finished dishes
- • Assist with menu planning and development
- • Contribute ideas for seasonal menus and food specials
- • Monitor stock usage and assist with ordering requirements
- • Support effective food cost and waste management
- • Maintain appropriate food storage and handling practices
- • Ensure food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures are followed
- • Support workplace health and safety requirements
- • Train, coach, and mentor junior kitchen employees
- • Encourage effective communication and teamwork within the kitchen
- • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
- • Identify practical ways to improve kitchen processes and service delivery
Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.