Sous Chef

About the company

Iconic high-end butcher, charcuterie, and deli retail business in Sydney, renowned worldwide for its stunning design and top-quality products. Recognized as The most beautiful butcher shop in the world, it is also Australia's #1 leading meat supplier, serving the countrys top 100 restaurants. The premium quality meat and products are carefully selected to ensure the finest offerings, merging European techniques with superior Australian produce.

As a dynamic family-owned business committed to the highest level of service, they believe in process and discipline to drive creativity and innovation. With exciting expansion plans, they offer a unique work environment where professional growth is encouraged.

About the role

As the Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role, serving as the second-in-command to the Head Chef. You will oversee the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and act as the communication link between the chef and the brigade. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with charcutiers, chefs, and pastry chefs to produce in-house prepared items for their prestigious stores.

• Full time position.
• Evenings off.
• Staff parking and uniforms provided.
• Stunning work environment with charcoal fuelled kitchen.
• Best quality beef and produce.
• Passion for excellence and world class hospitality.
• Staff discount.
• Sponsorship for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and Production: Assist in preparing various charcuterie products such as sausages, terrines, pâtés, and smoked meats.
• Supervision and Mentorship: Supervise chefs and other charcuterie team members to ensure consistent and high-quality execution.
• Hygiene and Food Safety: Ensure all hygiene and food safety standards are met during preparation and production.
• Recipe Creation: Collaborate with the head charcutier to develop new recipes and improve existing methods.
• Order and Stock Management: Monitor stock levels and place orders to ensure all necessary ingredients are available.

About you

• Over 8 years of experience in high-end establishments, preferably in premium retail.
• Strong knowledge and skills across charcuterie, cooking, and pastry, with the ability to cover for colleagues.
• Preferred expertise in charcuterie techniques, including curing, smoking, and other preparation methods.
• Proven leadership experience with supervision and mentorship abilities.
• High attention to detail to maintain exceptional quality standards.
• Strong work ethic and sense of duty.
• Intermediate English proficiency at a minimum.
• Genuine passion for quality produce.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.

We want to hear from you! Regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, origin, disability, age We create equal opportunities for all because we believe that challenging assumptions and embracing diversity in experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger.