Portarlington Grand Hotel – Portarlington VIC
Portarlington Grand Hotel is looking for an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.
We are looking for a chef with strong cooking skills who is also confident leading a kitchen team and managing service.
This is a hands-on leadership position working closely with the Head Chef to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and consistently.
About the role
The Sous Chef will assist with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and take responsibility for the kitchen during services when required.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing the kitchen team during service
- Working closely with the Head Chef on daily kitchen operations
- Preparing and cooking across the menu
- Ensuring food quality, consistency and presentation are maintained
- Organising mise en place and ensuring the kitchen is prepared for service
- Delegating tasks and supporting kitchen staff
- Training and developing junior chefs and kitchen hands
- Managing service when required in the absence of the Head Chef
- Assisting with ordering, stock control and deliveries
- Monitoring food safety, hygiene and cleaning standards
- Helping control food wastage and maintain kitchen efficiency
- Assisting with menu preparation and kitchen organisation
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has solid experience in a busy commercial kitchen
- Is confident leading a team
- Can manage a busy service calmly and efficiently
- Has strong cooking and organisational skills
- Can communicate clearly with kitchen and front-of-house staff
- Is reliable, responsible and takes pride in their work
- Has a strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
- Can maintain high standards under pressure
- Is available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
- Wants to develop their career in kitchen management
Leadership and team-management experience is highly desirable.
We are looking for someone who can step into the kitchen, take responsibility and support the Head Chef — not simply someone looking for the Sous Chef title.
What we offer
- Award wages
- Full-time opportunity
- Hands-on role in a busy hotel kitchen
- Supportive working environment
- Opportunity to work closely with the Head Chef
- Genuine career development and progression
- Opportunity to take on greater responsibility within the kitchen
If you are an experienced chef who is ready to take responsibility, lead a team and become an important part of the kitchen leadership team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your kitchen experience and previous leadership or supervisory experience.
Work Location: In person
