Job Description

Join a globally established culinary business where creativity, innovation, and large-scale operations come together. Our organisation delivers premium food experiences for internationally recognised customers and offers chefs the opportunity to work in a sophisticated, high-performance environment with genuine influence on menu strategy and culinary direction.

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We are currently looking for a Executive Sous Chef to join our Sydney team. Reporting to the Area Executive Chef, this role will be a pivotal role in driving culinary creativity & innovation, leading and developing a high-performing team, and ensuring the delivery of world-class menu offerings for our clients.

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In this role, you'll balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, inspiring your team to achieve the "WOW" in every dish, while maintaining our unwavering focus on safety, quality, and consistency.

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Working collaboratively with production, operations, and client teams, you'll design, develop, and showcase innovative, high-quality menus that balance creativity with operational excellence. You'll also lead, mentor, and empower a team of innovative chefs to achieve exceptional results while fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive team culture.

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What We're Looking for:

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We're seeking a passionate and experienced culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, catering environment and brings both creativity and strong leadership to the role. You'll be confident managing people, processes, and performance — with a focus on excellence, innovation, and collaboration across all aspects of culinary operations.

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- 10 + years of experience as a qualified Chef, with a deep understanding of large-scale food production and menu development.
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- 5+ years in an Executive Sous Chef or senior menu design role, with proven experience in developing and executing high-quality culinary concepts.
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- 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced catering production setting, ensuring precision, consistency, and compliance with international standards.
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Join a globally established culinary business where creativity, innovation, and large-scale operations come together. Our organisation delivers premium food experiences for internationally recognised customers and offers chefs the opportunity to work in a sophisticated, high-performance environment with genuine influence on menu strategy and culinary direction.

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We are currently looking for a Executive Sous Chef to join our Sydney team. Reporting to the Area Executive Chef, this role will be a pivotal role in driving culinary creativity & innovation, leading and developing a high-performing team, and ensuring the delivery of world-class menu offerings for our clients.

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In this role, you'll balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, inspiring your team to achieve the "WOW" in every dish, while maintaining our unwavering focus on safety, quality, and consistency.

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Working collaboratively with production, operations, and client teams, you'll design, develop, and showcase innovative, high-quality menus that balance creativity with operational excellence. You'll also lead, mentor, and empower a team of innovative chefs to achieve exceptional results while fostering a positive, secure, and inclusive team culture.

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What We're Looking for:

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We're seeking a passionate and experienced culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, catering environment and brings both creativity and strong leadership to the role. You'll be confident managing people,



processes, and performance — with a focus on excellence, innovation, and collaboration across all aspects of culinary operations.

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- 10 + years of experience as a qualified Chef, with a deep understanding of large-scale food production and menu development.
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- 5+ years in an Executive Sous Chef or senior menu design role, with proven experience in developing and executing high-quality culinary concepts.
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- 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced catering production setting, ensuring precision, consistency, and compliance with international standards.
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- A demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor a team of chefs, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement.
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- Strong capability to drive and champion change, demonstrating agility, adaptability, and resilience in a dynamic operational setting.
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships across internal and external teams.
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- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and influence outcomes.
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- High level of computer literacy & exceptional time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
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- Formal tertiary qualifications in Culinary Arts or a related field.
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- Travelling locally and international is part of this opportunity
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- Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
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This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished culinary leader to combine creativity, innovation, and people leadership within a highly regarded global business. Leading a high-performing team, you will play a key role in shaping menu strategy, driving culinary innovation, and delivering premium food experiences at scale.

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📌 Executive Sous Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 New South Wales