Sous chef and Head chef

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

This is a leadership-focused culinary role in Wollongong for a professional who wants to grow beyond cooking into team development, kitchen performance and operational excellence. It is open to established Head Chefs and to experienced Sous Chefs ready to progress into greater responsibility.

The hospitality operation values pride in leadership, consistency and exceptional kitchen standards, and expects strong culinary discipline, initiative and a hands-on approach to leading. Experience in Italian cuisine, pizza and pasta will be highly valued, so chefs from India and elsewhere with that background may find this a strong career fit.

Key Responsibilities

Create and refine menus, recipes, specials and seasonal dishes
Direct kitchen operations to deliver smooth, reliable service
Define and uphold food quality, presentation and consistency standards
Mentor, motivate and develop chefs, cooks and junior kitchen staff
Coordinate food preparation and service across every section
Lead from the front during busy and high-volume services
Manage portion sizes, food costs, wastage and overall kitchen profitability
Take responsibility for purchasing, stock rotation, inventory control and supplier coordination
Contribute to kitchen scheduling, rosters and labour planning
Embed effective food safety, hygiene and workplace practices
Train team members on preparation methods, recipes and kitchen standards
Identify efficiency and workflow improvements, maintaining a clean, structured and well-organised kitchen
Partner with management and front-of-house teams on kitchen planning and operational decisions
Step in to lead kitchen service when required and foster a positive, respectful, performance-focused team

Requirements & Eligibility

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a kitchen team, built on proven experience in a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior culinary position
Strong commitment to quality and consistency, with confidence in a fast-paced professional kitchen
Good understanding of food costs, stock control and wastage management
Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge
Effective communication and team leadership skills, supported by an organised, dependable and professional approach
Flexibility to work weekends and rotating rosters
Italian cuisine experience (strongly regarded) and pizza and pasta preparation experience (highly regarded)
Relevant culinary qualifications or equivalent industry experience would be advantageous
Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate; candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered subject to eligibility

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