Sous Chef Production Larder | The Fresh Collective

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Larder Sous Chef to join The Fresh Collective’s production kitchen team in Redfern. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a highly organised chef who takes pride in quality, consistency and beautifully presented food.

- Full-time position with annual salary of $90,000 plus super
- Five-day working week
- Three-minute walk from Redfern Station
- Create dishes for premium events and leading clients
- Friendly, motivated and supportive kitchen team
- Be part of a growing national hospitality group
- Strong opportunities for career progression and development

The Role

- Lead the day-to-day production of the larder section, ensuring all food meets Fresh’s high standards for quality, presentation, portioning and taste
- Review weekly internal orders and prepare detailed mise en place lists
- Maintain larder par levels and communicate ordering requirements to the Kitchen Manager
- Check job sheets, accurately record dry and frozen goods, and ensure every order is complete before dispatch
- Brief, guide and supervise larder staff, allocating tasks according to capability and maintaining a productive team environment
- Ensure all food is labelled, dated, rotated and stored correctly to minimise waste
- Coordinate function preparation,



packing and final job checks with the kitchen team
- Maintain a clean, organised and food-safe larder section, cool rooms and storage areas
- Uphold Fresh’s food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards

About You

- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or senior chef in a high-volume catering, production or events kitchen
- A sharp eye for detail and commitment to consistent presentation
- Confident supervisory skills, with the ability to train, motivate and delegate effectively
- Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements
- A positive, hands-on attitude and genuine passion for great food
- Valid full time working rights in Australia

About The Fresh Collective

The Fresh Collective is a Sydney-based hospitality group also operating in Brisbane, Canberra, and Melbourne. We deliver exceptional experiences and premium food and beverage events, from intimate dinners to grand banquet feasts. With a dedicated team of experienced chefs, event planners and professional wait staff, Fresh is a trusted name in event catering across Australia.

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📌 Sous Chef Production Larder | The Fresh Collective (New South Wales)
🏢 The Fresh Collective
📍 New South Wales