We are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our dedicated and passionate crew in the kitchen at Mudbar Restaurant for an immediate start.

We do our best every day to make our guests’ experience with us exceptional. Our Culinary Team plays a crucial role in these efforts and is an integral piece of the puzzle. Our food offering is a major part of the Mudbar experience, and we are consistently delivering top-notch quality.

We are looking for a motivated and positive team leader who is passionate about cooking, learning and constantly honing new skills, including leadership and team training.

What will you do?

You will be the third in command in the kitchen under the supervision of the Sous Chef & Head Chef. You will be managing and organising the Culinary Team to deliver consistent food quality aimed at creating amazing experiences for guests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversee and supervise kitchen team
- Assist with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
- Ensure that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.
- Assist Sous Chef and Head Chef in any problems that arise and seize control of issues in the kitchen in their absence
- Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can improve the kitchen’s performance.
- Assist Sous Chef / Head Chef in staff roster / shift
- Responsible for ordering food supplies
- Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Properly clean and sanitize all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
- Wash and appropriately store all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.




- Promptly transfer meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook’s instructions.
- Accurately measure meal ingredients for the recipes.
- Receive deliveries and verify that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality.
- Assist with the unloading of delivered food supplies.
- Assist supervisor in inventory duties
- Perform basic cleaning duties and ensure that workstations and kitchen are properly sanitized to meet HACCP standards
- Plate and present meal items as per sections required
- Be responsible for completing food preparations for your section
- Ensure minimum kitchen wastage.
- Monitor stock movement and be responsible in preparing ordering list for the supervisors in charge
- Ensure knowledge of the product is maintained and communicated to all relevant personnel.
- Manage and train CDP, demi-chef de parties, or commis working with you, including new staff
- Learn and record skills and recipes from other members of the department
- Prepare the meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
- Ensure you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
- Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins

Benefits

- Competitive Salary & Growth opportunities
- 5-day working week (44 hours/week)
- OT & Off-in-lieu compensation
- Staff Meals provided every day
- Special Staff discount at all our outlets

please email your resume to Kristian Davey at [email protected]

📌 Junior Sous Chef (Launceston)
🏢 Mudbar Restaurant
📍 Launceston