At Romano's we pride ourselves in being a family-owned and operated hotel that is renowned for its excellent service, scrumptious food and relaxing ambiance.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, well-qualified and experienced full-time Sous Chef to join our team in Wagga Wagga.

The Sous Chef’s duties and responsibilities are:

• Prepare, cook and serve food in accordance with menus, ensuring a high level of quality and presentation is achieved at all times according to agreed standards
• Create and develop menu concepts that strengthen our combined business ambitions.
• Foster sound, fun and collaborative relationships with the front-of-house staff and kitchen staff
• Maintain kitchen equipment and plant in good condition, arranging for repairs where required
• Ordering, receiving and storing, effective stock control, stocktaking
• Safe and hygienic food practices and compliance including HACCP
• Training & development, mentoring, direction of kitchen team and apprentices.
• Abide by the Liquor Licensing, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Discrimination Act, Gaming Commission Acts, Food Safety Act and the Crimes Act.

Skills and Experience required:

• Certificate 3- Commercial Cookery trade qualifications
• Preferably 4 years + of relevant work experience, comprehensive function service experience would be looked at favorably.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices
• Teamwork- oriented with outstanding leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Current Australian working rights

This is a full-time position.

Immediate start will also consider covering relocation costs for the right candidate.