Sous Chef

What's in it for you

Join our Western fine dining team and take the next step in your culinary career. You'll have the opportunity to lead a passionate team and grow your expertise in a professional environment that values quality, creativity, and continuous development.

We are looking for someone who is

• Proven expertise in leading Western cuisine kitchens within premium fine dining environments.
• An experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality, consistency, and presentation.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Calm under pressure and able to lead by example.
• Strong people management skills, with success in mentoring and developing junior kitchen team members.
• Creative, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Able to work split shifts, including weekends and public holidays, on a 5-day work week.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Support the Head of Culinary in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor the kitchen team to ensure high performance and consistency.
• Prepare and present high-quality Western fine dining dishes in accordance with established standards.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently maintained.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor inventory, control food costs, and minimize wastage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to deliver an exceptional guest dining experience.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety regulations.