The Sous Chef is a key leadership position within the Portarlington Grand Hotel kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef in the overall management and day-to-day operation of the kitchen. The Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, food safety and kitchen hygiene, while providing effective leadership, supervision and training to the kitchen team. The position will assist the Head Chef with menu development, stock management, ordering, food cost control and kitchen planning, and will take responsibility for the kitchen operation during service and when the Head Chef is unavailable.
Key responsibilities
Support the Head Chef in the overall day-to-day management of the kitchen
Coordinate kitchen operations to ensure productive and timely food service
Take responsibility for kitchen operations during service as delegated by the Head Chef
Ensure all food is prepared, cooked and presented to the required quality and presentation standards
Supervise and provide leadership to kitchen employees during daily operations and service
Allocate tasks and responsibilities to kitchen team members
Provide direction and support to Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs and other kitchen employees
Assist with staff induction, training and ongoing development




Ensure compliance with applicable food safety legislation and the hotel's food safety procedures
Assist the Head Chef with food and kitchen supply ordering and monitor stock levels
About you
Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or senior kitchen leadership position
Strong commercial kitchen experience, preferably within a hotel, restaurant or comparable hospitality environment
Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a kitchen team
Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations
Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Food Safety Supervisor certification
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
Willing to be flexible and reliable with availability to work a rotating roster; including nights, weekends & public holidays
About us
Portarlington Grand Hotel is a hospitality establishment where the Sous Chef will work as part of a professional kitchen team supporting the Head Chef in achieving kitchen, food quality and financial objectives.
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📌 Sous Chef (Portarlington) (Geelong)
🏢 Portarlington Grand Hotel
📍 Geelong