Junior Sous Chef
Full-time | $78,500 - $80,000
Set against the backdrop of Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Oval Hospitality delivers exceptional dining experiences across premium restaurants, corporate hospitality, major sporting events, concerts, conferences, and large-scale functions. As one of Australia’s premier entertainment destinations, we are committed to delivering world-class food experiences for every guest.
We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced full-time Junior Sous Chef to join our culinary team. To be successful in this position, you will be passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences through food and have the personal drive to take your culinary experiences to the next level.
What you'll be doing:
- Assist in planning, preparing and delivering menus for banquets, corporate functions, stadium events and premium hospitality
- Taking ownership as an emerging leader, setting standards through your work and behaviour
- Lead kitchen operations during service periods, ensuring food is prepared and presented to the highest standards
- Guiding and supporting chefs, apprentices and stewards during prep and service
- Assisting with menu implementation, stock control and kitchen organisation
- Upholding food safety, HACCP, WHS and cleanliness standards
What you'll bring:
- Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or similar senior chef positions within a busy commercial kitchen
- Relevant trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
- Confident leadership skills with a supportive, team‑first approach
- Sound knowledge of WHS, HACCP and food safety standards
- Ability to stay organised and work calmly under pressure
- A genuine passion for food, quality and guest experience
What's in it for you:
- Discounts across Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb and Oval Hotel.
- Paid Parental Leave (over and above the Government PPL scheme).
- Subsidised car parking.
- Health & Wellness programs.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Training & development opportunities.
- Private Health corporate discounts.
Applications
- Ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Apply now!
- Please note out-of-hours work is a requirement of this role in line with the business's operational needs, including working days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Applicants 18 & over, will be required to successfully obtain a DHS Working with Children's Check (for paid employment) within the first two months of employment. Use this link to apply for the relevant check: https://www.dcsiscreening.sa.gov.au/SCRequestApplicationIndividual
- To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Pay: $78,500.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Maternity leave
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Why do you want to join the Kitchen Brigade team and how does this align with your career goals?
- How much prior experience do you have working as a qualified Chef in Commercial or 5 star Hospitality Environments?
- Are you available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required?
Work Location: In person
