Reporting directly to the Head Chef, you will run the kitchen and lead the team to drive operational excellence. This is a genuine kitchen leadership position where you will take ownership of the busy kitchen's day-to-day operations across lunch and dinner services, seven days a week, in a high-volume country pub serving approximately 1,000+ meals per week.
Key responsibilities
Lead and supervise a kitchen brigade comprising 3 Chef de Parties (CDPs) and 1 Cook
Take responsibility for daily kitchen operations across lunch and dinner services, seven days a week
Coordinate food preparation, service execution and kitchen workflow
Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control
Supervise kitchen staff, delegate responsibilities and maintain accountability
Manage daily prep lists, stock rotation, ordering requirements and wastage
Monitor kitchen efficiency, productivity and labour deployment
Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
Train, mentor and develop kitchen staff
Work closely with the Head Chef to implement operational improvements and maintain food and labour cost targets
About you
Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Assistant Kitchen Manager or senior kitchen supervisor
Experience operating in a commercial pub kitchen producing approximately 1,000 meals per week or more




Strong leadership skills and the confidence to supervise an established kitchen brigade
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage busy, high-pressure services
Sound understanding of food costs, portion control, stock management and wastage
Ability to manage staff performance, kitchen standards and daily operational requirements
A practical, hands-on management style with robust communication skills
The ability to take ownership of kitchen operations without constant supervision
Previous experience in a high-volume commercial pub kitchen is essential
About us
The Grand Hotel Childers is a high-volume, seven-day country pub serving approximately 1,000 meals per week, with a reputation for generous portions, quality pub meals and our trademarked Mongrel Menu - You'll Never Leave Hungry!
$90,000 annual salary + superannuation + shift meal
An established kitchen team and busy, consistent trade
A genuine leadership role with operational responsibility
The opportunity to work alongside a Head Chef focused on improving systems, menu development and kitchen performance
A stable position in a growing regional hospitality business
482 Sponsorship with PR pathway for the right candidate
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