Sous Chef – Trappers Restaurant Full Time

We are currently recruiting for a full time, Salaried role

• Trappers Restaurant is located in the idyllic seaside town of Batemans Bay on the far south coast of NSW. The venue has been renovated in the last couple of years, offering a great covered outdoor dining area, with a lounge and staging for live entertainment.
• The restaurant has seating for 80 guests in a relaxed A la carte setting. Trappers, has a great reputation for relaxed fine dining with a healthy base of clientele from as far away as the ACT.

Working under our Head Chef Timothy Stanton, a successful Sous Chef will be responsible for

• Assisting the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and oversee food preparation
• Develop and test new recipes that highlight flavour and creativity
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-energy work environment
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen in compliance with health and safety regulations
• Manage inventory, order supplies and minimise waste to optimise kitchen efficiency
• Able to follow directions issued by the Head Chef to a high standard

About You

• Trade qualified with experience at Sous Chef
• Must have previous experience in a premium venue
• Experience in a professional commercial kitchen with a passion for culinary arts
• Strong understanding of HACCP / Food Safety / WHS and QA
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time and interpersonal management skills
• Experience in manage a large cross functional team and developing an inspired, engaged culinary team
• Full Australian working rights are required.
• NO VISA Applications