Sous Chef – Production – Canapes

Join The Fresh Collective, one of Australia's leading hospitality groups, as a Sous Chef within our Production Kitchen team. This full-time permanent position is based at our central production kitchen in Redfern, where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional food for exclusive events and iconic venues across Sydney.Fresh Chef BenefitsDemonstrate your culinary talents, passion and flair for an award-winning catererWork alongside an experienced team of culinary professionalsCreate dishes for some of Sydney's most exclusive eventsMonday to Friday roster with excellent work/life balanceFree lunch on siteFun, supportive and motivated team environmentBe part of a growing hospitality group with career development opportunitiesStaff discounts across The Fresh Collective venuesSalary of $90,000 plus super per yearAbout the RoleReporting to the Head Chef and Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for leading a team of chefs to produce high-quality food in accordance with The Fresh Collective's standardised recipes and production systems. You'll play a key role in coordinating daily production, maintaining exceptional quality standards, supervising kitchen operations, and ensuring timely execution of orders for premium events and venues.Key responsibilities include:Coordinate daily production planning and oversee mise en place for upcoming eventsSupervise the preparation, cooking, packing and quality control of all kitchen productionEnsure the accurate, consistent preparation, presentation and portioning of dishes in accordance with standardised recipesLead, mentor and support junior kitchen staff while promoting safe and efficient work practicesMaintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace complianceCommunicate effectively with the Head Chef and Executive Chef to ensure smooth daily operations and successful event deliveryEssential Fresh Sous Chef RequirementsCertificate III in Commercial Cookery4+ years' experience in a 5-star hotel, large-scale restaurant, production kitchen or catering companyPrevious experience in a high-volume production or events kitchenPassion for producing exceptional quality foodStrong production planning, organisation and time management skillsAbility to effectively lead, motivate and develop a team of chefsExcellent attention to detail and commitment to consistencyThorough understanding of food safety and kitchen complianceAbility to follow and uphold standardised recipes and production systemsFull Australian working rightsAbout The Fresh CollectiveThe Fresh Collective is a Sydney-based hospitality group operating cafés, restaurants, bars, retail outlets and premium catering services across some of Australia's most iconic cultural and entertainment venues. Our portfolio includes the Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum, Queensland Museum, Museums Victoria and the Sydney Theatre Company.Renowned for exceptional food, outstanding service and unforgettable events, we are passionate about creating memorable experiences through innovation, collaboration and excellence. Join a team that values creativity, professionalism and continuous growth. AUD Australia - NSW Sydney CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney 2000

Sous Chef - Production - Canapes

Join The Fresh Collective, one of Australia's leading hospitality groups, as a Sous Chef within our Production Kitchen team. This full-time permanent position is based at our central production kitchen in Redfern, where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional food for exclusive events and iconic venues across Sydney.

Fresh Chef Benefits

  • Demonstrate your culinary talents, passion and flair for an award-winning caterer
  • Work alongside an experienced team of culinary professionals
  • Create dishes for some of Sydney's most exclusive events
  • Monday to Friday roster with excellent work/life balance
  • Free lunch on site
  • Fun, supportive and motivated team environment
  • Be part of a growing hospitality group with career development opportunities
  • Staff discounts across The Fresh Collective venues
  • Salary of $90,000 plus super per year

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Chef and Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for leading a team of chefs to produce high-quality food in accordance with The Fresh Collective's standardised recipes and production systems. You'll play a key role in coordinating daily production, maintaining exceptional quality standards, supervising kitchen operations, and ensuring timely execution of orders for premium events and venues.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate daily production planning and oversee mise en place for upcoming events
  • Supervise the preparation, cooking, packing and quality control of all kitchen production
  • Ensure the accurate, consistent preparation, presentation and portioning of dishes in accordance with standardised recipes
  • Lead, mentor and support junior kitchen staff while promoting safe and efficient work practices
  • Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace compliance
  • Communicate effectively with the Head Chef and Executive Chef to ensure smooth daily operations and successful event delivery

Essential Fresh Sous Chef Requirements

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • 4+ years' experience in a 5-star hotel, large-scale restaurant, production kitchen or catering company
  • Previous experience in a high-volume production or events kitchen
  • Passion for producing exceptional quality food
  • Strong production planning, organisation and time management skills
  • Ability to effectively lead, motivate and develop a team of chefs
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to consistency
  • Thorough understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance
  • Ability to follow and uphold standardised recipes and production systems
  • Full Australian working rights

About The Fresh Collective

The Fresh Collective is a Sydney-based hospitality group operating cafés, restaurants, bars, retail outlets and premium catering services across some of Australia's most iconic cultural and entertainment venues. Our portfolio includes the Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum, Queensland Museum, Museums Victoria and the Sydney Theatre Company.

Renowned for exceptional food, outstanding service and unforgettable events, we are passionate about creating memorable experiences through innovation, collaboration and excellence. Join a team that values creativity, professionalism and continuous growth.

 

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