Blaq Restaurant and Bar is looking for a driven and talented Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef in delivering an exceptional dining experience. We are an award-winning restaurant located at The Kyah in the beautiful Blue Mountains. We offer a modern and vibrant dining experience that celebrates the produce we grow in our on-site kitchen garden and the finest local ingredients NSW has to offer. Blaq seats over 150 guests in the restaurant, with additional private function spaces accommodating everything from corporate events through to weddings. The Role This is a hands-on kitchen leadership role. You'll be working closely with the Head Chef across daily service, team development, and the ongoing evolution of our menu. You'll contribute to the creative direction of the kitchen, and help maintain the high standards our guests expect. Key Duties Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen Leading and mentoring the kitchen brigade during service Running confident, high-quality à la carte and set menu services Assisting in the organisation and execution of large group and event services Contributing to food cost and labour cost management in line with set budgets Ensuring kitchen operations remain compliant with health and safety standards Building strong relationships with front-of-house colleagues and suppliers Contributing to product and recipe development What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to take the next step A hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach and develop a team The capability to maintain exceptional quality standards A guest-first mindset and the desire to contribute to a memorable dining experience A sound understanding of food and labour cost management Flexibility to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends, and public holidays Strong product knowledge and a commitment to consistent recipe execution What We Offer Competitive salary Access to the best of NSW and Australian produce Ongoing training and genuine growth opportunities within a property that is actively evolving A collaborative kitchen culture, led from the front If you're a passionate, creative chef with a humble and authentic cooking style — one that lets great seasonal produce do the talking — we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter to apply.
