Sous chef and Head chef
Accredited Employer · Wollongong · Full-time
Salary: Discussed at interview
Job description
Bring your culinary experience into a role where leadership, accountability and professional capability are valued. A hospitality business in Wollongong is looking for an experienced Head Chef or accomplished Sous Chef to help drive the performance and standards of its kitchen. This is an opportunity for a chef who can combine hands-on cooking expertise with strong team leadership. The successful candidate will contribute to the day-to-day running of the kitchen, support the development of the culinary team and help deliver a consistently high standard of food and service. For chefs looking to progress, the role also provides an opportunity to expand their leadership responsibilities and contribute to menu development and kitchen operations. Experience with Italian food, pizza and pasta is particularly desirable.
Key responsibilities
- Lead kitchen operations and coordinate daily service
- Maintain consistent standards across food preparation, cooking and presentation
- Supervise, motivate and develop kitchen team members
- Provide hands-on support during preparation and busy service periods
- Oversee recipes, menu items, specials and new dish development
- Monitor food quality, portion sizes and preparation standards
- Manage ordering, stock levels, inventory and supplier coordination
- Track food costs, wastage and kitchen efficiency
- Assist with staff scheduling, rosters and labour planning
- Ensure food safety, hygiene and workplace requirements are followed
- Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff
- Maintain an organised, clean and efficient kitchen environment
- Identify opportunities to improve kitchen processes and service delivery
- Collaborate with management and front-of-house teams
- Take responsibility for kitchen service when senior leadership is unavailable
- Promote teamwork, professionalism and accountability within the kitchen
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior chef
- Strong culinary skills combined with practical kitchen leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop kitchen staff
- Ability to maintain food quality and consistency in a demanding environment
- Understanding of food costing, portion control, stock management and wastage
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- Effective communication and team management skills
- Reliable, organised and professional work ethic
- Ability to work weekends and rotating shifts
- Italian cuisine experience highly regarded
- Pizza and pasta experience highly regarded
- Relevant culinary qualifications or equivalent industry experience advantageous
- Applicants seeking visa sponsorship may be considered subject to applicable eligibility requirements
- Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.
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