We’re looking for a hands-on Sous Chef to join the team at The Guildford Hotel. We’re keen to hear from someone who has worked in a larger-scale, high-volume venue and understands what it takes to keep a busy kitchen running smoothly.
This role is about more than cooking. We’re looking for a strong kitchen operator who can support the Head Chef, lead the team through busy services and take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
What you’ll be doingSupporting the Head Chef with the daily operation and management of the kitchenLeading, coaching and developing the kitchen team to build a positive, accountable cultureKeeping service running smoothly across busy periods while maintaining food quality and consistencyManaging food costs, labour, stock control, ordering and wasteMaintaining food safety, hygiene standards and kitchen proceduresAssisting with menu execution, preparation planning and maintaining consistent standards across the teamHelping manage rosters, delegate tasks and ensure the kitchen is organised and ready for serviceTaking ownership of the kitchen when the Head Chef is awayWhat we’re looking forPrevious experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager or in a similar senior kitchen roleExperience working in a larger-scale, high-volume venue,



ideally within a busy pub, hotel or multi-outlet operationStrong kitchen management skills, with a good understanding of food costs, labour, ordering, stocktake and wastageThe ability to lead a team, manage competing priorities and keep standards high under pressureSomeone who is organised, commercially minded and confident making decisionsA hands-on leader who leads by example and is happy to jump on the tools when neededA practical, solutions-focused approach and a genuine interest in developing peopleWhy Join Us?Competitive salary and the opportunity to make your mark in a busy, well-established venueEnjoy staff discounts across 240+ venuesAccess to career progression and development opportunities through our Advance learning and development programsBe part of a supportive hospitality group with opportunities to move between venues and explore new challengesAccess to internal recruitment, marketing, IT and operational support to help you succeedJoin a team where great food, robust leadership and a positive kitchen culture matterIf you’re a strong kitchen operator who knows how to run a busy service, manage a team and keep a kitchen on track, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Sous Chef | Guildford Hotel (City of Swan)
🏢 Australian Venue
📍 City of Swan