Stellenbeschreibung
Art der Stelle: Vollzeit
Stellenbeschreibung
Reporting to the Head Chef, the Sous Chef will assist in leading the daily operation of a busy commercial kitchen.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality meals
- Assisting with menu planning, recipe development and food costing
- Leading kitchen operations during allocated shifts
- Supervising, training and supporting cooks and other kitchen staff
- Monitoring food quality, portion control and presentation
- Ordering supplies and assisting with stock and waste control
- Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
- Catering for dietary requirements and special requests
- Assisting with kitchen rosters and allocation of duties
- Supporting the Head Chef and acting in their place when required
About the Candidate
Applicants must satisfy one of the following:
- Hold a relevant recognised commercial cookery qualification and have at least two years of relevant, full-time Chef experience; or
- If no relevant formal qualification is held, have at least five years of verifiable, full-time paid experience as a Chef or in a directly related position.
Applicants must also have:
- Recent experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or in a comparable supervisory kitchen position
- Demonstrated kitchen leadership and organisational skills
- Knowledge of food safety, stock control and kitchen cost management
- The ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
- The ability and willingness to live and work in regional or remote locations
- Two contactable professional referees
- The ability to provide documentary evidence of qualifications, training and paid employment history, Copies of relevant commercial cookery qualifications or training documents, if held
- Details of two professional referees
Applicants without a formal commercial cookery qualification should clearly demonstrate at least five years of full-time paid Chef experience.
Only applicants who meet the position requirements and can provide the required supporting documents will be considered. Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Work Environment
Exact Labour Hire is recruiting an experienced Sous Chef for an ongoing, full-time position in regional and remote hospitality operations.
The successful applicant will be directly employed and paid by Exact Labour Hire. The initial assignment will be located in the Cradle Mountain region of Tasmania. As this is an ongoing position, subsequent assignments may be offered at other suitable hospitality client locations in regional or remote Australia.
What we offer
- Ongoing, full-time employment with Exact Labour Hire
- A base salary of $96,000-$105,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience and work location
- An average of 38 ordinary hours per week
- Employment conditions compliant with the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 and the National Employment Standards
- Opportunities to work at established regional and remote hospitality venues
- Staff accommodation, meals or relocation assistance may be available depending on the assignment
- Professional development and potential career progression
