El Toro Margaret River is looking for a qualified sous chef or a chef looking to step into the role of leadership. We are looking for someone who can work with the head chef on menu design, creativity with specials and to run the services on the head chefs days off.
El Toro is a South American inspired restaurant. We use local ingredients and put a South American twist on our dishes. We cook all our proteins over coals for the best possible flavour. El Toro has been open for 5 years and we have won Trip Advisor's peoples choice award and nominated in the 2025 Gold Plate Awards for best steak house (regional) best restaurant for tourism (regional) and best licenced casual dining (regional) and took home the win for best licenced casual dining. We are a family run business and work with our staff to create a fun yet professional workplace.
Sous Chef Job Responsibilities: We are looking for someone who can perform the following duties on a daily basis:
* Collaborates with the head chef to direct food preparation.
* Helps design the food menu.
* Produces high-quality plates, considering both design and taste.
* Aids in overseeing and supervising the kitchen staff.
* Assists with menu planning, inventory, and supply management.
* Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
* Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
* Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen's performance.
* Run the dinner service on the Head Chefs days off
Work Hours: Full time position for the right candidate. Hours are from between 12pm & 2pm till 10pm prep time dependant.
Sous Chef Skills and Qualifications:The person applying for this role must be qualified and provide evidence that they have obtained a valid certificate. Other skills must involve the following:
* Cooking skills, including the basic methods of cookery and good knife skills.
* Leadership and training skills
* Time-management skills
* Problem-solving skills
Education and Experience Requirements:
* Formal culinary training is preferred
* Must have at least 5 years of kitchen experience as a chef