Sous Chef, BEST Blacktown

The opportunity

Delaware North Australia is hiring a casual Sous Chef to join our team at Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub in New South Wales. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for leading our culinary team to produce an excellent standard of food quality and presentation. Apply now to be part of creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests and showcase your culinary skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment

What we offer

At Delaware North we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, and we can’t do it without you. So, roll up your sleeves and come see why Delaware North is your best career move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive:

- Opportunities to gain experience and develop your skills at some of Delaware North's most exciting events and venues

- We’re a team that cares. With a focus on collaboration and support, we bring out the best in each other

- Work at Australia’s most iconic venues and events

- Grow fast and develop new skills, take risks, and make your mark within a global company

What will you do?

- Oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring high-volume production meets quality standards for events and daily service

- Support food safety plans and maintain HACCP accreditation standards, advocating for on-site compliance

- Assist in managing departmental budgets, controlling food costs, and coordinating with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients

- Collaborate with the Head Chef and General Manager on menu development, addressing guest feedback, and resolving service-related issues

- Lead kitchen operations, including menu preparation, cooking according to standards, and ensuring consistent quality and service standards, while fostering team development and motivation

More about you

- Diploma in Professional Cookery Level 5 or equivalent and Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

- Minimum of 3 years of monitoring food and labor cost, menu development, and costing

- Proven background in ordering and inventory procedures including cost controls and handling invoices

- Proficiency in menu development and stock management

- Competence in using business technology such as stock control systems, spreadsheets, and accounting systems preferred

The application period will close on 09/12/2025, unless sufficient qualified candidates are identified sooner.

Who we are

The Blacktown Exercise Sports & Technology Hub is a destination for fitness, health, and sports science. The Hub features a world-class Sports Centre with a high-performance gym, a dedicated health and wellness hub, and an integrated sports medicine clinic. Flexible function spaces accommodate events, training sessions, and community programs, while advanced technology drives athletic development and recovery. Combining innovation with excellence, this facility is shaping the future of sports, fitness, and rehabilitation.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part‑time or full‑time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us

At Delaware North Australia & New Zealand, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, orientations, and experiences. Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and thrives on collaboration.

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