Sous Chef The Dairy Ravensbourne Westbrook, Queensland, Australia

The Dairy at Ravensbourne is one of the region's premier wedding and events venues, renowned for creating unforgettable dining experiences on life's most memorable occasions. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen team and help deliver exceptional food for weddings, functions, and special events.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You'll play a key leadership role, working alongside the Head Chef to deliver outstanding food and ensure every event exceeds our guests' expectations.

About the Role

As Sous Chef, you'll assist in leading the kitchen team across all aspects of food preparation and service. From elegant plated wedding receptions to cocktail functions and other various events, you'll help ensure every dish is prepared with consistency, creativity, and attention to detail.

You will also support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen, mentor junior chefs, and maintain the highest standards of food safety, organisation, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the Head Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen.
- Deliver exceptional food for weddings, functions, and events with consistency and professionalism.
- Maintain high standards of food presentation and quality.
- Assist with menu planning, seasonal menu development, and special event menus.
- Manage stock ordering, inventory, and minimise food waste.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements.




- Support training and development of junior kitchen staff.
- Step into the Head Chef role when required.

Personal Attributes

You are someone who:

- is passionate, adaptable and ready to commit to a dynamic new business
- thrives in an events environment. Challenge is apart of the job.
- takes pride in creating memorable dining experiences.
- will fit into our existing team of young professionals and bring your own experience to our team

Professional Skills

- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie ready to advance.
- Experience in banquets, weddings, functions, or high-volume service (highly regarded).
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Remains calm and focused under pressure while managing multiple service timelines.
- A genuine passion for quality food, presentation, and hospitality.
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays in line with event schedules.

Why Join Us?

At The Dairy Ravensbourne, you'll be part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to creating unforgettable celebrations. We value professionalism, teamwork, and innovation, and we're committed to helping our employees grow their careers.

We offer:

- Market-competitive salary based on experience.
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Creative input into menu development and seasonal offerings
- The opportunity to be part of one of the region's leading wedding and events venues
- Salary - $76,000 - $82,000 plus superannuation.

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