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Sous Chef, Premium Italian Steakhouse, Sydney

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Job Title: Sous Chef, Premium Italian Steakhouse, Sydney
Location: Sydney
Expertise: Hospitality
Reference: 4139
Job Published: 29 Sep 2026
Closing Date: 28 Nov 2026

Job Description

Client Profile

This established hospitality group operates a portfolio of highly regarded dining venues known for quality, attention to detail and polished guest experiences. This Sydney CBD restaurant delivers contemporary Italian dining with a strong focus on premium steaks, exceptional produce and classic technique within a sophisticated setting.

Job Description

As Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role within a busy, high-performing kitchen. Working closely with the senior culinary team, you will help maintain exceptional standards across food quality, consistency, kitchen operations and team performance.

You will be a hands-on leader who thrives in a premium restaurant environment and understands the discipline required to deliver consistently at a high level.

  • Support the day-to-day leadership and operation of the kitchen

  • Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency

  • Lead, train and develop chefs across the brigade

  • Assist with stock management, ordering, food costs and waste control

  • Ensure food safety, hygiene and operational standards are consistently maintained

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an experienced Sous Chef or strong senior chef ready to take the next step. You will bring sound technical skills, a genuine appreciation for quality produce and the leadership capability to get the best from a professional kitchen team.

Experience within premium restaurants, Italian dining, steakhouses or similarly quality-focused kitchens will be highly regarded.

  • Demonstrated experience in a senior role within a high-quality restaurant kitchen

  • Strong culinary technique and an excellent understanding of premium produce

  • Confident leadership, communication and team development skills

  • A calm, organised approach to high-volume and high-pressure services

  • A genuine commitment to consistency, quality and professional kitchen standards

Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established hospitality group and take on a key kitchen leadership position within one of Sydney's premium dining environments. The role offers the chance to work with quality produce, an experienced culinary team and a business committed to delivering exceptional restaurant experiences.

To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Lee Thompson via lee@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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