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Sous Chef - Conference & Events

Melbourne, VIC, auFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a designated section of the Conference & Events kitchen, ensuring food quality, cost control, and team leadership for high-volume banquet and event functions.

Role type

Senior Sous Chef (Conference & Events)

Builds

High-quality menus and culinary execution for conference and event functions

Domain

Hospitality / Event Catering

Required skills

Kitchen brigade management, menu development, food costing, stock management, HACCP compliance, staff training, rostering

Preferred skills

Experience in high-volume banquet environments, innovation in food, collaboration with front-of-house and sales teams

Technologies

POS systems, inventory management software, digital brand tools

Responsibilities

Oversee culinary execution and kitchen brigade supervision, manage food costs and labor through strategic rostering, ensure food safety and hygiene standards, support staff recruitment and performance reviews, coordinate with front-of-house and sales teams for event delivery

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC