About the role
The Alchemists Kitchen is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee the day-to-day operation of our kitchen and help develop and maintain our food offering.
This is a hands-on leadership position involving food preparation, menu development, kitchen coordination and maintaining consistently high culinary and food-safety standards.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present menu items to a consistently high standard.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including preparation, plating and quality control.
- Design, develop and cost menu items, specials and seasonal offerings.
- Manage stock control, supplier ordering, food costs and wastage.
- Roster, train and supervise kitchen staff.
- Maintain efficient kitchen workflow during high-volume service periods.
- Ensure compliance with food-safety, hygiene and workplace-safety requirements.
- Work with management to maintain and improve the restaurant’s food offering.
Skills and experience
- At least three years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent trade qualification.
- Demonstrated experience in menu planning and food costing.
- Experience supervising and training kitchen staff.
- Strong knowledge of food-safety and hygiene requirements.
- Ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
Pay: $79,500.00 – $83,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
