Catering Project Sydney is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our growing team for an immediate start.
This is a full-time opportunity for a hands-on hospitality professional with strong event and large-scale catering experience. The role is heavily focused on delivering high-quality food for premium corporate catering and events, working within a fast-paced production kitchen environment.
You will play a key role in leading kitchen operations for events, ensuring exceptional food quality, seamless execution, and consistent service standards across all catering deliveries and functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee food production and event preparation across all stages of service
- Ensure all catering and event orders are prepared, packed, and dispatched on time
- Maintain consistency, presentation, and quality across all menu items
- Lead kitchen operations during busy event periods and high-volume service
- Manage freshness, food quality, and compliance with company SOPs
- Train, mentor, and support kitchen team members
- Drive HACCP compliance, food safety, and workplace health & safety standards
- Monitor labour costs, food costs, and production efficiencies
- Assist with rostering and workforce planning to meet operational demands
- Support menu development, stock control, ordering, and inventory management
- Work collaboratively with Operations to address customer feedback and continuously improve service delivery
- Maintain strong administrative and reporting standards
Essential Criteria
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Sous Chef or senior kitchen leadership role
- Strong background in large-scale catering and event operations
- Experience working within high-volume corporate catering or delivered catering models
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams under pressure
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Process-driven with experience implementing systems and SOPs
- Sound understanding of food costing, labour management, and kitchen efficiencies
- Experience in HACCP-accredited kitchens
- Passion for delivering exceptional food and event experiences
- Flexible availability, including weekends and event schedules as required
If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion for events and catering, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now!
Successful applicants must currently reside in Sydney and hold full working rights in Australia.
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
- When would you be able to start?
Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sous Chef: 3 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
