About the Venue

Join a highly regarded boutique hospitality group operating several premium dining venues and accommodation experiences across one of New South Wales' most picturesque regions.

This award-winning destination has developed a strong reputation for exceptional guest experiences, warm hospitality and produce-driven dining. The kitchen celebrates seasonal Australian ingredients, Mediterranean influences and contemporary cooking techniques, with a particular focus on charcoal, fire and flavour.

Located just outside the upper Blue Mountains region, this is an opportunity to join an established hospitality business that invests in its people, develops chefs internally and provides genuine pathways into senior kitchen leadership.
The Opportunity An exciting opportunity exists for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef ready to establish themselves as a key member of the kitchen leadership team.

Working closely with an experienced Head Chef and Sous Chef, you'll take greater ownership of daily kitchen operations, lead busy services, support the development of junior chefs and help ensure consistency across every section.
This isn't simply a Senior CDP role with a different title.

You'll be expected to step up, make decisions during service, support the senior chefs with the running of the kitchen and become someone the brigade can confidently look to for direction.

For the right chef, it's an excellent platform to continue developing towards a future Sous Chef position.

Your Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate sections throughout busy services
- Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
- Take responsibility for service flow and standards when required
- Mentor, train and develop apprentices, Commis Chefs and CDPs




- Maintain exceptional standards of presentation, flavour and consistency
- Assist with ordering, stock rotation, preparation and kitchen organisation
- Support food cost, wastage and portion-control initiatives
- Ensure food safety, hygiene and WHS standards are consistently maintained
- Communicate effectively between sections and with front-of-house leadership
- Help maintain a calm, organised and efficient kitchen during high-volume periods
- Contribute ideas around seasonal produce, specials and menu development
- Help build a positive, professional and accountable kitchen culture

About You

You're an experienced chef who has mastered running a section and is ready for greater responsibility.

You don't necessarily need years of Junior Sous experience. What matters is that you've developed the technical ability, maturity and leadership skills to take the next step.

Ideally, you'll:

- Have experience in quality restaurants, hotels or premium hospitality venues
- Be a strong Senior CDP or existing Junior Sous looking for progression
- Have confidence leading sections and coordinating service
- Enjoy mentoring apprentices and developing junior chefs
- Remain calm, organised and solutions-focused under pressure
- Understand food safety, stock control, wastage and kitchen operations
- Take genuine pride in consistency and attention to detail




- Be passionate about seasonal Australian produce and modern cooking techniques
- Bring a positive, team-first approach to the kitchen
- Want to continue developing towards a Sous Chef or broader leadership position

What's On Offer

- Salary package up to $90K + Super, depending on experience
- Genuine Junior Sous Chef responsibilities and leadership exposure
- Work alongside experienced and respected hospitality professionals
- Clear development pathway towards Sous Chef
- Hands-on mentorship from senior kitchen leadership
- Stable and growing hospitality group with long-term opportunities
- Supportive kitchen culture where quality comes before ego
- Access to premium seasonal and local produce
- Modern equipment and charcoal-focused cooking techniques
- Opportunity to contribute creatively as your experience develops
- Join an established destination venue with a strong reputation for quality

Why This Role?

For a talented Senior CDP, this is the opportunity to make that move into leadership.

For an existing Junior Sous, it's the chance to join a professional kitchen where you'll continue learning rather than simply being expected to carry the workload.

You'll have senior chefs around you, genuine responsibility during service and the prospect to develop the operational and leadership skills required to become a successful Sous Chef.

The business believes in developing people internally, and for someone with ambition, consistency and the right attitude, there is genuine room to progress.
Additional information

- Premium produce-driven restaurant with charcoal and fire-led cooking
- Genuine Junior Sous role with leadership, mentoring and service responsibility
- Up to $90K + Super with a clear pathway towards Sous Chef

📌 Jnr Sous $90K+S, Sponsorship, Produce driven, Awarded Venue, Blue Mountains (Penrith)
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