Sous Chef

An awarding winning team are opening a new bistro in Launceston and are looking for a skilled Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and help lead a small, close-knit kitchen team. Great opportunity for a chef ready to step into a senior role in a quality-driven, seasonal, produce-focused kitchen.

About the role

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and service
• Step up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Assist with menu development, dish costing, and seasonal specials
• Supervise and mentor junior chefs, ensuring consistency across sections
• Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination as needed
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards throughout the kitchen
• Help maintain quality and consistency across à la carte service and private functions

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef
• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery
• Strong section management and leadership skills
• Solid understanding of food costing, stock control, and kitchen compliance
• Current RSA and Food Safety Supervisor certificate
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and WHS requirements
• A reliable, calm presence able to run a section or a service independently
• Passion for seasonal, produce-driven cooking and high standards of hospitality

What's on offer

• Full-time senior role with multi-award winning team
• Genuine pathway toward Head Chef as the business grows
• Supportive, collaborative kitchen environment
• Competitive salary in line with experience

Pay: $63,612.87 – $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Extended annual leave
• Professional development assistance
• Salary packaging

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Launceston TAS 7250: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sous Chef: 2 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Cert III/IV Commercial Cookery (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Location:

• Launceston TAS 7250 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person