Are you a creative and passionate culinary professional looking to make your mark in adynamic, high-energy environment? The Lake Illawarra Hotel, part of the O’Hara Group, is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team and become the right-hand support for our Head Chef. If you are passionate about cooking and can manage a team, this is the opportunity for you! About Us: The Lake Illawarra Hotel, located in the heart of the Illawarra, is a vibrant venue where we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences that leave a lasting impression on our community. We value fun, positivity, care and growth and are dedicated to creating an energetic, supportive, and engaging environment for our team and customers alike. About the Role: As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to design the menu and deliver innovative, high-quality dishes while managing kitchen operations and supporting the development of our kitchen team. You will have a hands-on role, ensuring consistency and excellence in dish creation, preparation, presentation, and customer service. Key Responsibilities: Culinary Excellence : Collaborate with the Head Chef to create and execute remarkable dishes, maintaining consistency and quality in every plate. Experiment with new ingredients and culinary techniques to keep the menu innovative and exciting. Team Leadership : Support, mentor, and develop the kitchen team, ensuring high standards and efficient workflows. Lead by example, guiding the team to achieve exceptional culinary experiences. Operations Management : Assist in managing kitchen resources, including stock control, budgets, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ensure efficient operation and address any issues promptly. Customer Experience : Engage with the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless dining experience for our customers. Address any customer feedback professionally to maintain high levels of satisfaction. Compliance & Safety : Maintain compliance with food safety standards, WH&S requirements, and relevant policies. Train and support your team to meet compliance obligations. What We’re Looking For: Exceptional cooking skills with a passion for culinary innovation and presentation Strong understanding of kitchen operations, hygiene and food safety standards, including allergy modifications and compliance Ability to motivate and lead a team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with management, kitchen and front-of-house teams Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends, public holidays and split shifts as needed What We Offer: Competitive salary package with opportunities for performance-based reviews and pay increases 4.5-day working week with 2.5 days off each week Supportive and fun work environment where growth and professional development are encouraged Opportunity to work with a small, passionate team in a dynamic venue committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences This a full time role, with a salary package $85,000 - $90,000 p/a superannuation Click “Apply for this job” to register your interest in this fulltime salaried position with a starting salary $85K - $90K (plus super)
