As Sous Chef, you'll work alongside the Head Chef to run service, lead the kitchen team on the floor, and keep standards consistent shift to shift. This is a hands-on second-in-charge role, ideal for someone ready to step up and take real ownership of a section or the whole kitchen when it counts.
Key responsibilities
- Run service and lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence
- Maintain food quality, plating and consistency across every shift
- Support rostering, stock control and ordering
- Uphold food safety and WHS standards at all times
- Help train, coach and mentor junior kitchen staff
- Assist with menu prep, specials and costing
- Step in for the Head Chef on peak nights and busy periods
About you
- Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous, or strong senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
- Current Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Calm, capable leadership under pressure during high-volume service
- Strong all-round section skills and a valuable eye for consistency
- Availability across evenings and weekends
- A team-first attitude and genuine hospitality mindset
- Highly proficient cooking with steakWHAT WE OFFER
About us
Rowdy Ranch Surfers Paradise is a high-energy western-themed venue known for its mechanical bull, big bar program and buzzing floor.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- A genuine path to grow into a Head Chef role as the venue scales
- A vibrant, high-energy venue in the heart of Surfers Paradise
- Direct mentorship from the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager
📌 Rowdy Ranch Sous Chef (Surfers Paradise)
🏢 The Rowdy Ranch Steakhouse
📍 Surfers Paradise
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