Sous Chef

About us

Junk Maroochydore is the Sunshine Coast’s first Asian fusion restaurant, serving bold, Asian-inspired flavours for over 12 years. We’re a busy local favourite looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support our Head Chef, lead the kitchen team during service and consistently deliver quality food.

You’ll take a hands-on role in daily kitchen operations, combining strong cooking skills with team leadership, organisation and attention to detail.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to our recipes and quality standards.
• Supporting the Head Chef with menu planning, recipe development and seasonal specials.
• Supervising kitchen operations and leading service in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Training and mentoring chefs and kitchen hands in cooking techniques, food preparation and kitchen procedures.
• Monitoring food quality throughout preparation, cooking and service.
• Assisting with ordering, stock rotation, stocktakes and food cost control.
• Managing portion sizes and minimising food waste.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and allergen management procedures.
• Coordinating with the front-of-house team on service requirements and dietary requests.
• Assisting with kitchen rosters and allocating daily preparation and service duties.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications, such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and a Diploma of Hospitality Management, or substantial equivalent professional experience.
• At least two years’ relevant experience as a Chef in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and coordinating service.
• Strong cooking skills, with experience in Asian cuisine and wok cooking highly regarded.
• A sound understanding of food safety, allergens, stock control and food costs.
• Clear communication skills and a practical, supportive approach to leadership.
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person