About the Venue:
Located withinThe Lakes Hotelin West Lakes, Adelaide,Knots Kitchenis a vibrant, high-volume restaurant serving modern Australian cuisine, Asian-inspired flavours and a popular traditional carvery.
Beyond the restaurant, The Lakes Hotel is also home to a diverse range of conferences, corporate functions, private events and special occasions, giving the culinary team the opportunity to work across a varied mix of service styles and experiences.
With a busy restaurant operation and strong functions offering, The Lakes is an exciting environment for an experienced chef looking to take on a key leadership role and contribute to the ongoing success of the culinary team.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and hands-onSenior Sous Chefto join the culinary team atThe Lakes Hotelon afull-time basis.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead kitchen operations acrossKnots Kitchen and the hotel's functions and events, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for coordinating preparation and service, guiding and developing the brigade, and supporting effective stock management and cost control.
You will confidently take charge of kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence and ensure the team is organised and prepared for both restaurant and function service.
This chance would suit an established Senior Sous Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take on greater leadership responsibility within a high-volume hotel environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Head Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations across Knots Kitchen and hotel functions and events




Take charge of kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, maintaining consistent standards and transparent direction for the team
Coordinate preparation and service, allocating tasks and ensuring the brigade is organised and ready for service
Prepare and execute high-quality dishes across restaurant and function services
Coordinate the kitchen delivery of conferences, corporate events, private functions and other hotel events
Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service
Lead, train and mentor kitchen team members, supporting their development and performance
Oversee stock control, ordering and stock rotation, supporting food cost management and minimising wastage
Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment
Ensure food safety, hygiene and WHS standards are consistently maintained
About You:
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a busy commercial kitchen
Strong leadership skills with the ability to confidently lead, motivate and develop a kitchen brigade
Experience working within ahigh-volume restaurant, hotel, functions or events environment
Ability to coordinate restaurant and function requirements while remaining organised and composed under pressure
Strong understanding of food quality, presentation, food safety and kitchen operations
Experience with ordering,



stock control, waste reduction and food cost management
Confident taking responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence
Passionate, hands-on and committed to maintaining high standards
Positive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional kitchen brigade
Trade-qualified Chef with relevant commercial kitchen experience
Flexible availability, including nights and weekends
Full Australian working rights required (sponsorship is not available for this role)
Build your leadership experience across restaurant, corporate, conference and private function service
Staff discounts across 45+ Oscars Group venues
Internal and external training and development opportunities
Mentoring and support from experienced hospitality professionals
Employee Assistance Program
Reward and recognition initiatives
Career progression opportunities across 45+ venues within Oscars Group
About Us:
The Lakes Hotelis proudly part ofOscars Group, a passionate, creative and dynamic privately owned hospitality group founded by the Gravanis family in ****.
Today, Oscars Group is one of Australia's largest privately owned hospitality groups, operating an ever-expanding portfolio of45+ assetsacross New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
Our portfolio spans accommodation, pubs and gaming, retail liquor, conference and event centres, premium restaurants, chartered vessels, and commercial and residential developments.
We are committed to creating environments where our people can grow, develop and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
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📌 Senior Sous Chef (Adelaide)
🏢 The Lakes Resort Hotel
📍 Adelaide