VIET STAR is hiring a Full time Sous Chef role in Hawthorn, VIC. Apply now to be part of our team.
Requirements for this role:
- Flexible hours available
- Expected salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
ABOUT US
We are a busy Vietnamese restaurant dedicated to serving authentic, high-quality dishes in Hawthorn. We are seeking a reliable and motivated Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in leading the kitchen team, ensuring smooth daily operations, and delivering memorable dining experiences.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Head Chef in planning and designing menus that align with the restaurant’s vision, ensuring diversity, seasonality, and customer appeal.
- Conduct food tastings, test and refine recipes, and ensure dishes meet quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
- Monitor food preparation during service, ensuring timely delivery and appealing plate presentation.
- Lead a specific section of the kitchen (grill and wok), ensuring dishes are prepared from scratch in accordance with standard recipes, flavor profiles, and presentation guidelines.
- Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef, including staff supervision and shift coordination.
- Manage kitchen stock: assist with ordering, check deliveries, maintain accurate inventory, and minimise food wastage.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and occupational health and safety regulations at all times.
- Supervise, train, and delegate tasks to kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and professionalism.
- Assist in rostering kitchen staff to ensure adequate coverage and efficiency.
- Help monitor and control food and labour costs to maintain profitability.
- Support administrative aspects of kitchen management, including record keeping and reporting.
- Perform additional duties as required to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Diploma of Hospitality Management or equivalent qualification.
- At least one year full time of relevant experience in similar role
Skills:
- Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge in Vietnamese cuisine.
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
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🏢 VIET STAR
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