Sous Chef – Full Time

Yass Soldiers Club | Yass, NSW

Lead. Inspire. Raise the Standard.

Yass Soldiers Club is one of the fastest growing hospitality venues in the region.

Following extensive renovations and the launch of our café, our food operation has and continues to grow significantly. We now proudly serve breakfast, lunch, dinner & takeaway/delivery seven days a week, with continued growth across our café, bistro and function operations.

We're now seeking an experienced Sous Chef to become a key member of our leadership team.

This is not simply another Sous Chef position.

We're looking for someone who is ready to take ownership, lead by example and help drive the next stage of our kitchen's development. Someone who shares our commitment to consistency, professionalism and continuous improvement.

When the Head Chef is away, you'll confidently lead the kitchen, ensuring every service operates efficiently, every member of the team performs to a high standard and every plate leaving the pass reflects the quality we're known for.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll play an important leadership role in the daily operation of the kitchen.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working alongside their team while maintaining high standards of food quality, cleanliness, organisation and productivity.

You'll be trusted to take ownership of your section, support the wider kitchen team and ensure established systems and procedures are consistently followed.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.




- Supervise food preparation and service across different services
- Ensure all meals are prepared consistently to the Club's quality and presentation standards.
- Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, portion control and presentation.
- Ensure recipes, procedures and kitchen systems are followed correctly.
- Monitor kitchen workflow to maintain efficiency and productivity during service and preparation.
- Lead, mentor and develop chefs, apprentices and kitchen staff through positive leadership.
- Assist with training new employees and maintaining consistent work practices.
- Create daily specials and contribute ideas to improve menus and kitchen operations.
- Assist with ordering, stock control, stock rotation and minimising waste.
- Ensure WHS, Food Safety and HACCP requirements are maintained at all times.
- Maintain an clean, organised and qualified kitchen environment.
- Help foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism and continual improvement.

About You

We're looking for someone who naturally leads through their actions.

You understand that consistency doesn't happen by accident—it comes from discipline, attention to detail and leading by example.





The successful applicant will possess:

- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum).
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef within a busy commercial kitchen.
- Strong leadership skills with the confidence to manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
- A hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside your team.
- Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
- Proven ability to remain calm, focused and decisive during busy service periods.
- Experience with ordering, stock control and maintaining kitchen profitability.
- A passion for producing consistently outstanding food.
- A genuine desire to mentor and develop other members of the kitchen team.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to identify opportunities for improvement rather than waiting to be directed.
- Impeccable personal presentation and hygiene standards, recognising that professional appearance sets the tone for the entire kitchen.
- Pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation and professionalism.

What We Offer

- Full-time permanent position.
- Five-day working week with two consecutive days off.
- Immediate start available.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to work in a modern, continually growing hospitality venue.
- A supportive management team that values initiative, innovation and leadership.
- The opportunity to genuinely influence the direction of our kitchen and contribute to its ongoing success.

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