Sous Chef

WE'RE HIRING | Sous Chef

Our established venue in the Randwick Health Precinct is searching for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join our café kitchen team. This is a full-time position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in consistency and quality, and brings a positive attitude to the team every day.

About the Role:

Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll run your section, support smooth service, and help maintain high-quality food execution across the day. This is a daytime-focused role with 5 days per week and no regular night shifts, plus the occasional evening

What We're Looking For:

· Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong commis chef ready to step up (essential)

· Positive attitude and good communication skills

· Ability to run a section and support the Head Chef during service

· Passion for quality, consistency, and team culture

· Experience with prep management and kitchen organisation

Tasks & Responsibilities: As a Sous Chef at Collective Eats Pty Ltd , your key tasks will include:

• Determine production schedules and staff requirements including rosters to ensure the food preparation function is well staffed across a five-day-trading-week;
• Tailor a relevant menu with management that best reflects the desired tastes and flavours of the customer base;
• Define how dishes should be prepared and presented along with management to ensure consistency in the food preparation process;
• Monitor the quality of all dishes across set shifts at all stages of preparation and presentation; ingredients;
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, including raw foods and receipt and check the freshness of delivered and stored foods and ingredients;
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure they meet the necessary standards;
• Demonstrate relevant cooking techniques and advise staff on menu dish cooking procedures;
• Prepare, cook, season, portion and garnish dishes from Collective Eatery menu;
• Instruct and supervise subordinate staff in preparing, cooking, seasoning, portioning, garnishing dishes from Collective Eats Pty Ltd menu;
• Selecting, training, supervising and performance managing subordinate staff;
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure staff follow the required hygiene standards and regulations.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will hold relevant degree qualification in related fields and 1-3 years prior experience as a Chef. To apply for the role, applicants are invited to send through a CV outlining qualifications and experience.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person