Job Description

GJ Family Trust (trading as Troopers Rest) is seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in Braidwood, NSW.

Troopers Rest is a busy regional hospitality venue operating across breakfast, lunch and dinner services. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef and management team to support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, safety and consistency.

This is a full-time position offering a salary of $85,000 per annum plus superannuation.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the smooth running of kitchen operations, supervise staff during service and take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence when required.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner services

- Support the Head Chef with the daily operation of the kitchen

- Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during preparation and service

- Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence when required

- Assist with menu planning, development and implementation

- Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control

- Maintain consistency across all food services

- Assist with food costing, budgeting and cost control

- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory management

- Maintain effective stock rotation and minimise food waste

- Ensure compliance with food safety,



hygiene and workplace requirements

- Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and organisation

- Train, mentor and support junior kitchen staff and apprentices

- Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are properly maintained

- Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff and management

- Assist with rostering and managing kitchen workloads where required

Skill & Experience

The successful applicant will ideally have:

- A relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent recognised qualification

- Relevant experience working as a Chef or Sous Chef in a commercial kitchen

- Strong food preparation and cooking skills

- Experience supervising or coordinating kitchen staff

- Sound knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene requirements

- Strong organisational and time-management skills

- The ability to work effectively under pressure during busy service periods

- Good communication and teamwork skills

- Experience with stock control, ordering and food costing

- A professional, reliable and positive approach to work

- The ability to work independently when required

- Availability to work a versatile roster including weekends and public holidays

- Australian working rights, or eligibility to obtain appropriate working rights

Location: Braidwood, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $85,000 per annum + superannuation
Employer: GJ Family Trust (trading as Troopers Rest)

📌 Sous Chef (Braidwood)
🏢 GJ Family Trust (also trading as Troppers Rest)
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