An awarding winning team are opening a new bistro in Launceston and are looking for a skilled Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and help lead a small, close-knit kitchen team. Great opportunity for a chef ready to step into a senior role in a quality-driven, seasonal, produce-focused kitchen.

About the role

- Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and service
- Step up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
- Assist with menu development, dish costing, and seasonal specials
- Supervise and mentor junior chefs, ensuring consistency across sections
- Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination as needed
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards throughout the kitchen
- Help maintain quality and consistency across à la carte service and private functions

What we're looking for

- Proven experience as a Sous Chef
- Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery
- Strong section management and leadership skills
- Solid understanding of food costing, stock control, and kitchen compliance
- Current RSA and Food Safety Supervisor certificate




- Sound knowledge of HACCP and WHS requirements
- A reliable, calm presence able to run a section or a service independently
- Passion for seasonal, produce-driven cooking and high standards of hospitality

What's on offer

- Full time senior role with multi-award winning team
- Genuine pathway toward Head Chef as the business grows
- Supportive, collaborative kitchen environment
- Competitive salary in line with experience

Pay: $63,612.87 – $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Extended annual leave
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Launceston TAS 7250: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

- Sous Chef: 2 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Cert III/IV Commercial Cookery (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Location:

- Launceston TAS 7250 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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