Doltone Hospitality Group has recently been appointed as the catering partner for The Scots College. We are looking a motivated and experienced Sous Chef to assist in leading our growing culinary team during this exciting new chapter. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your skills while delivering consistently high standards of quality, presentation and service across daily college dining, boarding meals and premium functions and events.
If you thrive in a professional, fast-paced kitchen environment, take pride in your craft and are passionate about contributing to a respected and ambitious hospitality group within a prestigious educational setting, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with Doltone Hospitality Group.
Your main responsibilities:
* Partner with the Executive Chef to create and deliver high-quality meals for boarders, students, teaching staff and the wider college community.
* Assist in leading and developing the kitchen team through training, mentoring and rostering support.
* Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, smooth workflows and excellent standards.
* Support inventory management, including ordering, stocktaking and implementing control measures.
* Cater for formal functions, events and special occasions to a high standard of quality and presentation.
* Foster a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen culture.
Your attributes:
* Highly organised with the ability to plan, prep and execute multiple events simultaneously.
* Calm and composed under pressure, particularly during large-scale or time-sensitive service.
* Adaptable and flexible, thriving in fast-paced environment.
* Experience working to tight timelines while maintaining consistency, quality and presentation.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
* Strong teamwork and communication skills.
* Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and events.
Your experience:
* Minimum 5 years experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen environment.
* Formal qualification in Culinary Arts or comparable certification.
* Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
* Working with Children Check is essential.
* Valid First Aid certification is essential.
Why you will love working with us?
* Meals provided while on duty.
* Work/life balance – we want you to enjoy your work and your life.
* Employee referral program – we reward you financially to recommending top talent like yourself
* Opportunities to work at other Doltone Hospitality Group venues during school term breaks (Subject to availability)
* Employee Assistance Program – 100% confidential.
* Supportive Team Culture.
* Exclusive Staff Discounts – Enjoy special savings at Hay St Market and the award-winning Midden by Mark Olive, right at your fingertips.
* Grow your culinary career with the Doltone Hospitality Group and explore opportunities to work and progress across our prestigious venues.
Please note: This position operates during the school term only. There is no requirement to work during school holiday periods, which are unpaid, offering an excellent work–life balance aligned with the academic calendar.
Doltone Hospitality Group use is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equity and workplace diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
All applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
We respect your privacy – all aspects of the application process are completely confidential.