Sous Chef - Hotel Kitchen Team

About the role

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, a 315-room hotel near Sydney Domestic Airport, is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join its Kitchen Team. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen brigade and support the day-to-day operation of several outlets, including La Boca Restaurant & Bar, banquets, Room Service and other food and beverage operations. It is a hands-on leadership role focused on food quality, consistency, team development and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen management across multiple outlets
• Lead, train, coach and support the kitchen brigade
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Stamford standards and recipe specifications
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and portion standards
• Support food prep and service at La Boca, including charcoal and open-fire grilling, and at banquets and Room Service
• Help with food cost controls, stock management, food rotation and waste minimisation
• Contribute to menu development and support banquet and function operations
• Work hands-on across kitchen sections and monitor operations during service
• Support staff training, assessment and development
• Ensure HACCP, food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements are met, and keep the kitchen clean and safe

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Previous Sous Chef or similar senior kitchen role in a hotel, restaurant or high-volume hospitality setting
• Strong banquet experience
• Experience cooking on charcoal, wood-fire or open-fire grills
• Experience with Argentinian or South American cuisine is highly regarded
• Ability to work a rotating roster including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Willingness to obtain a National Police Check

Required skills

• HACCP principles and food safety, hygiene and WHS procedures
• Food cost control, stock management and waste minimisation
• Leadership, organisation and time management under pressure
• Excellent cooking, presentation and communication skills

What we offer

• Career development and progression opportunities
• Complimentary duty meals
• Complimentary uniform cleaning

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter through the application link; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.