Sous chef and Head chef

Hospitality · Wollongong, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef wanted for a professional hospitality operation in Wollongong. This role is about leadership as much as cooking: developing the team, driving kitchen performance and keeping operations excellent.

You will be expected to bring strong culinary discipline, initiative and a hands-on leadership style, and to take pride in consistency and exceptional kitchen standards. Italian cuisine, pizza and pasta experience will be highly valued.

Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate. Present your experience honestly and accurately when you apply.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee purchasing, stock rotation, inventory and supplier coordination, and control portion sizes, food costs, wastage and kitchen profitability
Run kitchen operations for smooth service and take over service whenever required
Set and enforce standards for food quality, presentation and consistency, together with effective food safety, hygiene and workplace practices
Coordinate preparation and service across the kitchen, staying hands-on through busy and high-volume periods
Develop and refine menus, recipes, specials and seasonal dishes
Guide, motivate and develop chefs, cooks and junior staff
Train the team on preparation methods, recipes and kitchen standards
Assist with scheduling, rosters and labour planning
Improve kitchen efficiency and workflow while keeping the workspace clean, structured and organised
Work with front-of-house and management teams, support management on planning and operational decisions, and build a positive, respectful, performance-focused team

Requirements & Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate, and those requiring it may be considered subject to eligibility
Proven background in a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior culinary role
Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a kitchen team
Firm commitment to food quality and consistency
Works confidently in a fast-paced professional kitchen
Sound understanding of food costs, stock control and wastage management, and strong food safety and hygiene knowledge
Effective team leadership and communication skills
Dependable, organised and professional at work
Flexible to work weekends and rotating rosters
Italian cuisine experience is strongly regarded
Pizza and pasta preparation experience is highly regarded
Advantageous: relevant culinary qualifications or equivalent industry experience

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