Sous Chef Kerang Sports & Entertainment Venue Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 per annum plus superannuation Location: 25 Victoria St, Kerang VIC 3579, Australia ABOUT US: Kerang Sports & Entertainment Venue (“The Sporties”) is a well-regarded community venue offering quality dining, entertainment, and event experiences in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. Our Bistro is central to the venue, delivering a diverse menu featuring classic Australian favourites, contemporary dishes, and seasonal specials. We cater to a broad customer base including families, local patrons, and event guests, with a strong focus on consistency, freshness, and service quality. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Sous Chef plays a key role in supporting the overall operation of the kitchen, ensuring high standards in food preparation, presentation, and compliance. This position requires an experienced culinary professional capable of supervising kitchen operations, contributing to menu development, and maintaining efficient service during high-volume periods. The role involves both hands-on cooking and operational oversight to ensure a consistently high-quality dining experience. TASKS: Plan menus and accurately estimate food and labour costs Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard in line with menu specifications Oversee food preparation processes, ensuring quality, portion control, and presentation standards are maintained Support the development and refinement of menus, including specials, with consideration to seasonality and customer preferences Monitor food and labour usage within the kitchen to support cost control and minimise waste Supervise, guide, and train kitchen staff to maintain performance and productivity standards Manage stock levels, including ordering, receiving, and proper storage of ingredients Ensure compliance with food safety standards, hygiene regulations, and workplace health and safety requirements Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment at all times Take a lead role during busy service periods, ensuring coordination between kitchen sections and timely output Collaborate with management to maintain consistency in food quality and overall customer satisfaction REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 1 year experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a reputable hospitality environment Tertiary qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related field Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and kitchen operations Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated leadership and team supervision skills Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable hospitality venue. To apply for this role, provide us with an updated resume, and cover letter (preferred).
