Job Description
Client Profile
This established hotel property in North Western Sydney operates within an internationally recognised hospitality group and caters to a diverse mix of corporate conferences, weddings and leisure guests. With over one hundred guest rooms and multiple food and beverage offerings, the kitchen delivers a broad range of services including large-scale banqueting, breakfast buffet, bar dining and a premium restaurant experience. The venue is known for its fast-paced environment and strong focus on delivering consistent, high-quality food across all outlets.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will play a critical leadership role in managing day-to-day kitchen operations. The position oversees multiple service styles including conferencing and banqueting, à la carte dining, breakfast buffet service and hotel guest dining. This role requires a confident and hands-on leader who can drive standards, support the kitchen brigade and ensure the smooth delivery of all services.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading daily kitchen operations and supervising chefs across multiple outlets
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Managing banqueting service and conference-style menu execution
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Supporting rostering, ordering, menu development and food safety compliance
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Guiding and developing Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs and stewarding teams
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Stepping into leadership of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded Sous Chef with strong hotel or large-scale hospitality experience. They will bring a calm leadership presence and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment delivering multiple service styles.
Key attributes include:
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Previous experience within hotel or large venue kitchen operations
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Strong background in banqueting and conference-style menu execution
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Proven leadership managing kitchen brigades across multiple services
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Experience with rostering, ordering and kitchen administration
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Confident problem solver who can step up in senior leadership when required
Offer
This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic hotel environment with genuine progression potential into senior kitchen leadership. The successful candidate will receive a salary between $80,000 and $90,000 plus superannuation, with potential performance incentives. Relocation support and temporary on-site accommodation may be available for the right candidate, and visa sponsorship can be considered.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Lee via lee@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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