Australia Cruise Group | Sydney, NSW Permanent Full time Opportunity | Guaranteed 38 Hours per Week
About the Prospect
Australia Cruise Group is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our professional kitchen team aboard the Showboat 2, operating from the iconic King Street Wharf, Sydney.
Working closely with our Head Chef, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality dining experiences to our guests while supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Sous Chef looking to take the next step in their career within a unique harbour cruise and tourism environment.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and kitchen operations.
- Assisting with the preparation, development and execution of menus
- Producing consistently high-quality dishes with excellent presentation and flavour
- Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and food preparation
- Planning and coordinating food preparation and monitoring product quality
- Ensuring food is prepared and served efficiently and to required standards
- Supervising, mentoring and training kitchen team members
- Assisting with staff scheduling and performance management
- Maintaining effective stock control and minimising food wastage
- Taking initiative and confidently resolving operational challenges
- Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment
- Ensuring strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards
- Maintaining a positive, professional and team-focused working environment
About You
We are looking for a confident and hands-on Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards.
You will ideally have:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role
- Robust knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment and kitchen procedures
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Knowledge of current food safety and industry best practices
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification (preferred)
- Previous cruise, hotel, function or high-volume catering experience (highly regarded)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Unrestricted Australian working rights – Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident preferred
Why Join Australia Cruise Group?
- Guaranteed 38 hours per week( for full time part time )
- Competitive hourly rate
- Work in one of Sydney’s most unique hospitality environments
- Meals provided while on board
- Strong work-life balance
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Head Chef and professional kitchen team
- Be part of creating memorable dining experiences on Sydney Harbour
- Career growth opportunities for the right candidate
The Venue
Based at King Street Wharf, our cruise operations offer a unique working environment where hospitality, culinary excellence and Sydney Harbour come together.
If you are an experienced Sous Chef who enjoys leading a team, producing quality food and working in a dynamic hospitality environment, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Sous Chef (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Cruise Group
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