About the Client

Our client is a leading hospitality group in Canberra, operating multiple outlets, restaurants, and function spaces with a strong reputation for quality and service. Their venues range from modern dining concepts to large-scale event spaces, making them a key player in the ACT hospitality scene. This is a business that invests in its people, offering training, stability, and career progression opportunities. Based in Canberra, you'll enjoy a vibrant city lifestyle with a strong food culture, thriving events scene, and easy access to nature.

About the Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to step into a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment with real variety. With a salary of $90-95K, you'll take the lead in daily operations, functions, and events while guiding and supporting a large team. Ideal for a chef who thrives in busy service, enjoys the challenge of catering to diverse outlets, and wants stability with a respected employer.

Position Description

Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple outlets

Lead and mentor a team of chefs and kitchen hands

Deliver high-quality food for both daily service and large functions/events

Assist with menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings

Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships

Ensure compliance with WHS, food safety, and hygiene standards

Take full responsibility for the kitchen when required

Position Requirements

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior CDP in a high-volume venue

Strong functions and events catering experience is essential

Ability to manage and lead kitchen teams in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility to work split shifts, weekends, and varied rosters

Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills

Relevant trade qualifications (Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent)

Sous Chef | $90-95K | High-volume role with a strong functions focus. Lead teams, drive service & enjoy Canberra's lifestyle + career stability.

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, you can contact Rodd Pearce on 0458 422 418 for a confidential discussion about the position.

You can also check out our website for other available positions.

www.frontlinehospitality.com.au