Job Description AVANI Adelaide Residences are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. Key Responsibilities Include: Reporting into the Assistant Hotel Manager this leadership role is responsible for managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including overseeing a small team of 3 chefs. The role is hands-on, managing shifts independently, ensuring food quality, controlling wastage, and maintaining tight controls on COGs. The position operates within café-style operations, covering mornings mainly, some evenings, most weekends, and also catering for events and bulk catering orders. Work alongside, direct, and support kitchen team members to ensure excellence and consistency in all dishes Oversee the performance of kitchen staff, maintaining high standards and uniformity in delivered products Assist in the creation of menus and perform cost analysis to maintain profitability Manage inventory levels and oversee back-of-house food and labour expenses Implement procedures to uphold high standards of presentation, sanitation, service, and product quality Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and food standards Manage recruitment, induction, training, and rostering of kitchen team members Curate and refine recipes to meet diverse culinary preferences, dietary restrictions, and allergies Admin tasks including food safety compliance, ordering, menu planning, costing, updating menus online, and general health and safety Stakeholder management – working closely with the F&B operations team, suppliers, online vendors (UberEats, Menulog), and head office procurement team Expected Hours: Full time, 38 hours per week Location: AVANI Adelaide Residences, 176 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000 Salary: $73,000-$77,000 (excluding super) Approved Sponsor: Minor Hotels Australasia Limited (previously known as Oaks Hotels & Resorts Limited)
