Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Are you ready to help run a busy kitchen? This Sous Chef job is in Melbourne, Australia. You will work beside the Head Chef. You will lead the team during service and help keep the food excellent. You will also help with stock and with new menu ideas.
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Key Responsibilities
- Help the Head Chef lead the kitchen every day
- Be responsible for the kitchen during busy service
- Lead, guide and teach both junior and senior cooks
- Cook high-quality dishes every time
- Keep food presentation, portion size and recipes at the right standard
- Plan preparation so service runs well
- Help with ordering and supplier needs
- Check stock levels and help manage inventory
- Control food costs and cut waste
- Keep food safe, hygienic and clean
- Share ideas for new menu items and seasonal dishes; cook modern classics, premium proteins, seafood and pub-style dishes in a consistent way
- Work with management and front-of-house, and build a respectful and productive kitchen
Requirements & Eligibility
- Experience as a Sous Chef, or as an experienced senior chef, that you can show
- Strong background in a high-volume pub, bistro, restaurant, or similar kitchen
- Proven hands-on cooking and food preparation skills
- Able to lead a kitchen team during busy services
- Strong knowledge of food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Experience with stock control, ordering, food costing, and wastage management
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
- Able to work well under pressure
- Strong communication and team leadership skills
- Reliable and professional about kitchen responsibilities
- Able to demonstrate and verify genuine cooking work experience; chefs with documented and verifiable experience are encouraged to apply
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