Job Description

Ready to do what you love? Join our team at Ciao as a Sous Chef.

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Located on the Brisbane River at the iconic Howard Smith Wharves, Ciao is a vibrant 200-seat restaurant celebrating modern Italian cuisine. We pride ourselves on crafting fresh pasta in-house, cooking premium produce over an ironbark charcoal grill, and creating memorable dining experiences with seasonal Australian ingredients.

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We're looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our leadership team. If you have a love for Italian cuisine, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and are ready to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

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Working closely with our Executive Chef, you'll help lead the kitchen team, ensuring every service is executed to the highest standard. You'll be a hands‐on leader who inspires your team, drives consistency, and plays a key role in the ongoing success of the venue.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Leading the kitchen during service and supporting day-to-day operations.
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- Coaching, mentoring and developing junior chefs.
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- Assisting with rostering, labour management and kitchen organisation.
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- Contributing to menu development and seasonal specials.
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- Managing food costings, stock control and minimising waste.
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- Ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency.
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- Maintaining food safety, WHS and kitchen compliance standards.
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- Creating a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.
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What we are looking for:

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- Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen
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- Strong experience in Italian cuisine
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- Hands‐on experience producing fresh pasta, including extruded and filled pasta
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- Experience working a charcoal grill section
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- Excellent leadership and communication skills
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- A passion for developing people and maintaining high culinary standards
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- A calm, organised approach in a fast-paced setting
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Why you'll love working for us?

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- Join a team-oriented, inclusive, and high‐energy culture
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- 25% team discount precinct wide for you and 3 guests
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- Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives including yoga, run club, and confidential employee assistance programs
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- Develop your career with a growing group that will invest in you and your development
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- An extra week of annual leave after 5 years of service
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Our Culture:

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At Artemus Group, joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic community committed to fostering connection, celebrating local flavours, and delivering exceptional experiences every day. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment, where our core values—Guest Focused, A Community, Vibrant, Proud, and All In—serve as the foundation of our culture. These principles guide our actions, shape our workplace, and ensure that we consistently uphold a standard of excellence in everything we do.

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Join us in building the future of Artemus Group by supporting our growth with the best talent in the market!

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📌 Sous Chef (Queensland)
🏢 Howard Smith Wharves
📍 Queensland