Senior Sous Chef - Northern Suburbs - Wine Estate

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a well-established Wine Estate – Northern Suburbs, is seeking a reliable and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join their team.

This role is suited to a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment and is committed to maintaining high culinary standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role
• Strong kitchen management and organizational skills
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations
• Excellent communication and team leadership ability
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Own reliable transport

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise kitchen staff and delegate tasks effectively
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Train, mentor, and support junior kitchen staff
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness standards
• Assist with stock control, stock rotation, and ordering
• Support menu execution and contribute to menu development where required
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to established recipes and standards
• Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
• Monitor portion control and assist in maintaining food cost targets
• Ensure equipment is used correctly and report maintenance issues
• Maintain clear communication with front-of-house and management teams

Additional Information:

• Wine Estate – Northern Suburbs
• Fast-paced, high-standard kitchen
• Opportunity to work within an established restaurant team

Suitable candidates will be shortlisted accordingly.

When applying please submit 

• Head and shoulders picture
• All necessary certificates
• Any photos of work done 

Application Notice

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