Sous Chef

Join a family-owned restaurant located in the suburb of Lightsview, creating and providing delightful meals to the the locals and beyond!

Your duties:

• Support the operations of the kitchen in collaboration with the Head Chef and owners, overseeing prep work in the absence of the Head Chef
• Liaise daily with kitchen team regarding all aspects of food preparation, estimating covers based on bookings, ingredients stock levels and more
• Work effectively and positively with the kitchen team during busy peak periods as well as non-peak periods
• Be a team player to help kitchen operations perform as smoothly as possible
• Assists the Head Chef in ensuring the quality, consistency and production of food being served, focusing on attention to detail
• Maintain work area organisational skills to ensure your section is clean and runs efficiently throughout each service period
• Understand patron dietary requirements and deliver service excellence with each customer experience 
• Ensure compliance to Work, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and HACCP standards
• Discuss and work with the kitchen team to assist with menu design and rotating specials

About You: 

• Trade Industry Qualification or completion of Commercial Cookery Qualification
• Passion for working in the kitchen and being able to pull through challenges
• At least 1-2 years relevant experience in a similar role
• Being able to stay calm and organised during busy periods when orders accumulate, approaching the cook orders systematically
• Eager to be part of a hard-working and supportive team!