Sous Chef

About The Position
Wests New Lambton has established itself as a premier destination for food, drinks, and entertainment. Continually evolving to meet the needs of the local community, the venue now boasts a wide range of dining and bar experiences, along with regular live entertainment and music. Guests can enjoy a variety of culinary options, including the renowned Chophouse Grill and Emerald Gardens, as well as diverse offerings within the Wests Food Court-featuring The Bistro, New Beijing, Emporium 88, and the Patisserie.

As part of the team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working with local produce and ensuring high quality product and presentation at all times.
• Adhering to recipes & procedures outlined by our Head Chef.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Assist with running the kitchen and service periods in the absence of our Head Chef.
• Assistance with the design, planning and costing of menus.
• Maintain the highest standard of Food Safety & Hygiene at all times.

About You
You have previous Sous Chef experience in a, large club or busy restaurant with Qualifications in Commercial Cookery Certificate III and demonstrated leadership experience. You will have the ability lead and motivate your team to ensure smooth running of service and standards our members a guests have come to expect are met.

As part of The Wests Group recruitment and assessment process, all candidates progressing to the next stage will be required to complete relevant due diligence and probity checks specific to the role. This includes, but is not limited to, a Criminal History Check, reference checks, and right to work verification via our company portal. All associated checks and costs will be facilitated by The Wests Group.

About Us
The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing more than 1100 people, Wests operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising of registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights. We are one of the many local success stories of our region

Benefits
You'll enjoy working alongside our passionate and experienced team that truly enjoy what they do in a dynamic, fun and friendly work environment. Being an employee of The Wests Group will also give you access to the following perks and benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave 18 weeks & 12 months of maintained superannuation
• 5 days Wellbeing Leave - proactively manage your wellbeing
• Flexible work options
• Above-award wages, paid overtime and penalty rates for weekends and Public Holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Paid traineeships and leadership development courses
• 40% discount off meals for club employees
• Access to complete a nationally recognised Cert 3 in Hospitality with our training partner Allara Learning (Eligibility requirements apply) -SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (JobReady - Culinary) | Allara Learning
• $25 per month for an all-access Balance Collective membership (access to all three clubs, Mayfield aquatics, group fitness, yoga, pilates and unlimited creche). As an added - bonus, this offer extends out to your partner as well
• Discount accommodation rates at The Executive Inn, The Gateway Inn and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa
• Discounted nib Health Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs
• Free annual flu vaccinations

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.