Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
No fluff here. This Sous Chef job in Sydney, NSW suits a chef who can handle a slammed kitchen and still lead people. A high-volume restaurant and pub needs a cook who backs the Head Chef, keeps a young crew sharp and runs the show on the Head Chef's days off.
You would handle orders, rosters and food safety, keep an eye on every plate, and help hold food and labour spending in line with budget. You also get a say in seasonal menus. The employer mentions a route to sponsorship for the right candidate, which matters if you are planning a move from Mzansi.
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Key Responsibilities
- Help put together seasonal menus using local produce, costed to the forecast budget
- Take charge of daily kitchen operations, including orders, staff and food safety
- Run the kitchen when the Head Chef is off and back them up when they are on
- Watch prep and presentation so it meets venue standards
- Push through high-volume services efficiently and keep labour, product and operating costs on budget with the Head Chef and management
- Keep checking quality and consistency, adjust where needed and train up the kitchen team
Requirements & Eligibility
- Sous Chef experience in a similar restaurant or pub, including high-volume work
- Can help the Head Chef manage and keep track of food and labour cost budgets
- Effective leader who can train and mentor staff
- Keeps food standards high and consistent, following HACCP procedures
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp
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