SOUS CHEF

Bandita Cantina Latina | Noosa

Join our small, passionate team and help shape the next chapter of Bandita.

Bandita Cantina Latina has recently rebranded and is bringing a fresh, modern take on Latin food to Noosa. We’re all about bold flavours, quality local produce, great food and genuine hospitality — in a relaxed, fun and supportive environment.

We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join our small kitchen team and work closely with our Head Chef across all aspects of kitchen operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves cooking, enjoys working as part of a team and is ready to develop their skills towards a future Head Chef position.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, while playing an active role in menu development, team leadership and maintaining consistently high food standards.

You’ll have the chance to contribute ideas, experiment with new dishes and be part of developing Bandita’s evolving Latin-inspired menu.

Key responsibilities include:

- Assist the Head Chef with menu development, creating food that is modern, fresh, exciting and commercially successful

- Help develop, cost and standardise all menu items

- Encourage the whole kitchen team to contribute ideas and be involved in food development

- Supervise and lead kitchen shifts, ensuring smooth and efficient service

- Assist with kitchen rostering and labour management when required

- Assist with recruitment, training and onboarding of new kitchen team members

- Lead, motivate and support the kitchen team, including providing feedback and addressing performance issues

- Assist with staff performance reviews and ongoing development





- Help source suppliers and manage deliveries, ensuring quality, quantity, freshness and consistency

- Maintain effective ordering, storage and stock rotation systems

- Ensure food safety, hygiene, cleaning and sanitising standards are consistently maintained

- Ensure kitchen equipment, maintenance and safety procedures are followed

- Support the Head Chef in ensuring all fire, manual handling and workplace safety procedures are understood and followed

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who:

- Has previous kitchen leadership or Sous Chef experience

- Is confident leading a team during service

- Is passionate about food and genuinely loves cooking

- Has an interest in modern Latin food and creative menu development

- Understands the importance of quality, consistency and cost control

- Is organised, reliable and takes pride in their work

- Enjoys working in a small, close-knit team

- Has a positive attitude and leads by example

- Is keen to learn, grow and take the next step in their career

- Is ready to be developed towards a Head Chef position

WHY BANDITA?

We’re a small team with a big personality, and we believe good food starts with a good team.

At Bandita, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the owners and Head Chef, contribute your ideas, develop your leadership skills and have a genuine voice in the direction of our kitchen.

If you’re looking for more than just another kitchen job — and want to be part of a growing restaurant where you can create, lead and develop towards Head Chef level — we’d love to hear from you.

Bandita Cantina Latina

Noosa | Sunshine Coast

Apply now with your CV and a little about yourself and why you’d like to join the Bandita team.

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