About the role

As Head Sous Chef, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation and provide leadership across the brigade. You'll be confident stepping up in the Head Chef's absence and keeping the kitchen running smoothly through busy services. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll be a key leader within the kitchen, helping drive exceptional food, strong operational standards and a positive team culture in one of Western Australia's most unique hospitality destinations.

Key responsibilities

- Leading and supporting the kitchen team across daily operations

- Overseeing service and maintaining consistency, quality and presentation

- Supporting menu development, preparation and execution

- Managing ordering, stock control, wastage and food costs

- Maintaining high food safety, hygiene and compliance standards

- Assisting with rostering, training and development of the kitchen team

- Supporting functions, events and high-volume periods





- Creating a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen setting

- Taking operational responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence

About you

- Previous experience as a Head Sous Chef, Sous Chef or similar senior kitchen role

- Relevant Commercial Cookery qualifications

- Strong leadership and people-management skills

- Experience working within high-volume hospitality environments

- Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance

- Experience with stock management, ordering, food costs and waste management

- Excellent organisation and communication skills

- The ability to remain calm and solutions-focused under pressure

- A genuine passion for food, hospitality and developing people

- Australian working rights

📌 Head Sous Chef (Rottnest Island)
🏢 The Lodge Wadjemup
📍 Rottnest Island