Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $85,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
For a chef aiming at the next rung of the kitchen ladder, this Sous Chef position on the Gold Coast offers real leadership exposure. The café runs a high-volume kitchen, and the role sits in its leadership team next to the Head Chef and a fellow Sous Chef.
The career value lies in the scope. You co-manage daily operations, plan prep and sections, set standards for quality and food safety, and develop the junior team. It suits an established Sous Chef or a senior chef ready for the promotion.
On the pathway side, the employer is willing to consider sponsorship for a suitable candidate with experience in a similar role, subject to passing a 6-month probation period.
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Key Responsibilities
- Co-manage daily kitchen operations with the Head Chef and Sous Chef
- Direct the team through high-volume services
- Plan prep and organise kitchen sections
- Set and maintain standards for consistency, presentation and food quality
- Ensure food safety, cleanliness and kitchen standards are followed
- Mentor and train kitchen staff
- Assume leadership of the kitchen when required and contribute to a professional, organised culture
Requirements & Eligibility
- Substantial experience in a busy, high-volume café or similar kitchen
- Prior Sous Chef, senior chef or supervisory experience
- Confidence in leading a team and managing a busy service
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Reliable, calm under pressure, accountable and hands-on with the team, with a strong understanding of food quality and consistency
- Availability for 5 days per week, including Saturday and Sunday
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