Job Description

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD | Full-time | Premium Hospitality

Sous Chef – The Lodge James St Job Summary n

Join the kitchen leadership team at The Lodge James St, with a key focus on premium produce, grill cookery and consistent execution.

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Senior kitchen leadership role within The Lodge Group

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Work with premium produce and a strong grill-led menu

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Career development across a growing Australian and New Zealand hospitality group

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The Opportunity n

The Lodge James St by Rodd & Gunn is a premium dining destination located in the heart of Brisbane’s leading retail and lifestyle precinct.

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Bringing the Rodd & Gunn brand to life through food, wine and genuine hospitality, The Lodge delivers an elevated but relaxed dining experience built around quality produce, confident cooking and warm service.

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We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team and support the Head Chef in driving the day‑to‑day performance of the kitchen.

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This is a hand‑on leadership role for a strong, highly organised chef with excellent grill experience and the confidence to lead busy services. Experience cooking over woodfire would be highly regarded.

About the Role n

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen team, maintain consistently high food standards and ensure each service operates efficiently.

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Key responsibilities include:

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Leading kitchen operations and service alongside the Head Chef

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Taking ownership of the grill section and supporting the development of grill‑led dishes

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Ensuring consistently high standards of cooking, presentation and execution

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Training, mentoring and developing the kitchen team

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Supporting menu development, specials and seasonal changes

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Managing preparation, ordering, stock control and supplier relationships

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Assisting with rostering, labour management and food‑cost control

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Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and workplace standards

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Stepping into the Head Chef’s responsibilities when required

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About You n

You will be a mature and capable kitchen leader who takes pride in strong cooking, efficient service and developing the people around you.

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You will bring:

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A minimum of five years experience as a fully qualified chef

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At least two years experience operating at Sous Chef level

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Robust grill experience, ideally including cooking over woodfire

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Experience within a premium, high‑volume restaurant environment

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Excellent knowledge of meat preparation, cookery and temperature control

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Proven experience leading and training kitchen teams

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Strong organisational and communication skills

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A thorough understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance

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The ability to remain calm, organised and decisive during busy services

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Full availability across evenings and weekends

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Why Join The Lodge Group? nn
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Join a premium hospitality group backed by Rodd & Gunn

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Work with quality produce in a beautifully designed James Street venue

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Take on genuine responsibility within an experienced kitchen leadership team

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Access career opportunities across venues in Australia and New Zealand

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Receive generous Rodd & Gunn product discounts and team benefits

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Be part of a professional, supportive and ambitious hospitality culture

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📌 Sous Chef (Brisbane)
🏢 The Lodge
📍 Brisbane