Woods & Co Recruitment are thrilled to be partnering with an amazing hospitality group as they prepare to launch an exciting new venue in Brisbane’s premier luxury retail and business district.
Built around the theatre of open-flame cooking, bold South American-inspired flavours, incredible wines and high-energy dining, this group is known for creating venues that are loud, lively and completely unforgettable.
This is your chance to step in as Sous Chef and become second-in-command in a brand-new kitchen from day one. As Sous Chef, you’ll be the right hand to the Head Chef, helping set the standards, build the brigade and bring the menu to life with consistency, discipline and energy.
If you’re a Sous Chef who loves leading from the pass, thrives in high-volume service, and gets a kick out of turning chaos into precision ….. this is your kitchen.
What’s in it for you?
Join the opening brigade of a highly anticipated new venue
Be part of a hospitality group with strong reputation and career progression opportunities
Work closely with an experienced Head Chef and senior leadership team
Real influence over menu execution, kitchen systems and service standards
Strong focus on training, development and building your leadership profile
Competitive salary and long-term growth within a multi-venue group
What do you do?
Act as second-in-command to the Head Chef, leading daily kitchen operations and service execution
Run the pass during service, ensuring timing, consistency and plating standards are flawless
Oversee all sections, ensuring dishes are delivered to recipe, portion and presentation standards
Support menu development and contribute ideas for specials, refinement and innovation
Own recipe documentation, costing and standardisation to ensure consistency across the kitchen
Lead stock control, ordering, waste reduction and supplier communication
Train, mentor and develop Senior CDPs and Junior Sous Chefs to build a strong brigade
Conduct tastings, checks and real-time corrections during prep and service
Support recruitment, onboarding and performance management across the BOH team
Step in for the Head Chef when required, maintaining structure, discipline and service standards
What do you need?
4-5+ years’ experience in professional kitchens, including at least 1–2 years as a Sous Chef
Strong experience working in high-volume, fast-paced, premium dining environments
Proven ability to run sections and lead service under pressure
Strong understanding of costing, stock control, ordering and waste management
Confident leadership style with the ability to coach, correct and motivate teams in real time
Solid knowledge of food safety, OHS and kitchen compliance standards
Experience mentoring junior chefs and supporting structured team development
Passion for fire cooking, bold flavours and high-energy kitchen environments
If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact:
Imogen on 0499 187 524 or Imogen@woodsco.com.au
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.
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