Senior Sous Chef

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RACV Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
  • RACV City Club - Melbourne CBD Location
  • Full-time permanent opportunity
  • Opportunity for professional career development 

Great Things Start Here 

RACV City Club has been awarded Club of the Year numerous times, ranking it amongst the world's finest clubs. Featuring restaurants, accommodation, a fitness centre, spa, pool and conference facilities. The RACV City Club is a social, leisure and business hub designed to cater for the needs of all members. 

About the Opportunity 

Are you a seasoned chef with a passion for leadership and an eye for detail? We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help lead the culinary operations at our prestigious resort.

This isn't just a cooking role; it's about being the right hand to the Chef de Cuisine, ensuring our kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine. You'll use your expertise to not only create exceptional food but also to guide and inspire our kitchen team.


What You'll Be Doing:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll be a hands-on leader, working directly in the kitchen to set the standard for food preparation and presentation while supporting and directing your team with regular feedback and training. You'll also play a critical role in operational excellence, helping to manage all kitchen activities to ensure efficiency and meet financial goals by controlling costs and maintaining our high standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

A key part of the role will be menu and product development, where you'll have the opportunity to create innovative menus while finding creative ways to reduce costs without compromising on quality. Ultimately, you'll be responsible for service and quality control, ensuring every dish that leaves the kitchen is of the highest quality and consistently meets or exceeds our service standards

Who We're Looking For:

  • An experienced chef with a solid background in 4-5 star hotels or similar high-end operations.
  • Extensive knowledge of all cooking techniques, from butchery and sauces to baking and pastries.
  • A strong understanding of kitchen financial processes, including cost control, stocktaking, and resource management.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience in staff management, training, and development.

If you are a passionate and proactive leader with a drive for culinary excellence, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team and make a real impact on our members' and guests' dining experiences.

We're offering

  • A competitive salary
  • Laundered uniform provided 
  • Continual training and development 
  • Career growth & opportunities.
  • Work/life balance
  • Discounts on RACV products & services, including our portfolio of 10 properties

The RACV difference 

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.

Application process 

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.

Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Chef/Cook and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.

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