Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD | Full-time | Premium HospitalitySous Chef - The Lodge James StJob SummaryJoin the kitchen leadership team at The Lodge James St, with a key focus on premium produce, grill cookery and consistent execution.Key Selling PointsSenior kitchen leadership role within The Lodge GroupWork with premium produce and a strong grill-led menuCareer development across a growing Australian and New Zealand hospitality groupThe OpportunityThe Lodge James St by Rodd & Gunn is a premium dining destination located in the heart of Brisbane's leading retail and lifestyle precinct.Bringing the Rodd & Gunn brand to life through food, wine and genuine hospitality, The Lodge delivers an elevated but relaxed dining experience built around quality produce, confident cooking and warm service.We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team and support the Head Chef in driving the day-to-day performance of the kitchen.This is a hands-on leadership role for a solid, highly organised chef with excellent grill experience and the confidence to lead busy services.
Experience cooking over woodfire would be highly regarded.About the RoleWorking closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen team, maintain consistently high food standards and ensure each service operates efficiently.Key responsibilities include:Leading kitchen operations and service alongside the Head ChefTaking ownership of the grill section and supporting the development of grill-led dishesEnsuring consistently high standards of cooking, presentation and executionTraining,



mentoring and developing the kitchen teamSupporting menu development, specials and seasonal changesManaging preparation, ordering, stock control and supplier relationshipsAssisting with rostering, labour management and food-cost controlMaintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and workplace standardsStepping into the Head Chef's responsibilities when requiredAbout YouYou will be a mature and capable kitchen leader who takes pride in strong cooking, efficient service and developing the people around you.You will bring:A minimum of five years experience as a fully qualified chefAt least two years experience operating at Sous Chef levelStrong grill experience, ideally including cooking over woodfireExperience within a premium, high-volume restaurant environmentExcellent knowledge of meat preparation, cookery and temperature controlProven experience leading and training kitchen teamsStrong organisational and communication skillsA thorough understanding of food safety and kitchen complianceThe ability to remain calm, organised and decisive during busy servicesFull availability across evenings and weekendsWhy Join The Lodge Group?
Join a premium hospitality group backed by Rodd & GunnWork with quality produce in a beautifully designed James Street venueTake on genuine responsibility within an experienced kitchen leadership teamAccess career opportunities across venues in Australia and New ZealandReceive generous Rodd & Gunn product discounts and team benefitsBe part of a professional, supportive and ambitious hospitality culture
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📌 Sous Chef (Brisbane)
🏢 The Lodge
📍 Brisbane