Are you a passionate and driven chef ready to take the next step in your culinary journey? Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and consistency are key? Pablo & Rusty’s is on the lookout for a talented Sous Chef to join our team at 161 Castlereagh Street, Sydney CBD. About Us We are a team of diverse hospitality professionals with differing skills, sharing common values and working hard towards our shared goal of positively impacting the coffee and hospitality industry. Offering delicious coffee, a highly seasonal and innovative menu paired with exceptional service gets us out of bed in the morning (with coffee's help, of course) Innovation is key, and we are constantly seeking change, both internally and externally. We aim to continue to evolve into a high-performance hospo team committed to a culture of creativity, community with a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity and passion! The Role As Sous Chef, you’ll be the right hand to our Head Chef and a key player in the smooth, high-quality operation of our kitchen. You’ll lead by example, motivate the team, and help craft a seasonal, sustainable menu that keeps our food exciting and true to our values. In the Head Chef’s absence, you’ll take the reins, overseeing service, production, and team performance with calm, capable leadership. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting in the day-to-day running of the kitchen alongside the Head Chef Taking full charge of the kitchen during the Head Chef’s absence Maintaining high food quality, consistency, and presentation across all dishes Helping design and deliver an innovative, seasonal menu Supporting junior kitchen staff through mentoring, training and team development Upholding food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene standards at all times Collaborating closely with the Café Manager, Front of House and Barista teams Contributing to kitchen cost controls and performance targets (COGS, WAGs) We are looking for someone who is: Calm, clear and confident in leading a kitchen team Obsessed with quality and passionate about delivering an amazing food experience A great communicator who thrives in a collaborative team environment Comfortable taking initiative and managing multiple priorities Available to work weekends Experienced in a similar leadership kitchen role (formal culinary training a bonus) Tech-aware and comfortable with digital systems and checklists Upload your resumes & cover letter or drop by the store for a chat, we'd love to meet you! Check Us out: http://pabloandrustys.com.au/locations https://www.instagram.com/pabloandrustys.syd/ https://www.facebook.com/PabloandRustysSydneyCBD/
