Grain Kitchen | Auburn, NSW | Full-Time

Lead the Team. Drive Production. Deliver Quality.

Grain Kitchen is a growing commercial production kitchen specialising in fresh grab-and-go food, wholesale supply and catering. We produce large volumes of fresh food daily, supplying cafés, hospitals, corporate clients and businesses across Sydney.

As we continue to grow and expand our operations in Auburn, we're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Sous Chef to join our leadership team.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing people and takes pride in running an organised, efficient kitchen.

About the Role

Working closely with our Executive Chef and kitchen management team, you will be responsible for leading daily production, managing staff and ensuring all food is prepared accurately, on time and to our quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead, motivate and manage a team of chefs and production staff.
- Oversee daily production to ensure all customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
- Plan and coordinate workloads, staff allocation and production priorities.
- Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
- Ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved.
- Monitor productivity, labour efficiency and food waste.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance.
- Train, mentor and develop team members.
- Identify opportunities to improve kitchen processes, efficiency and workflow.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth daily operations.

About You

We're looking for a strong leader first and foremost – someone who can take ownership of a busy kitchen,



keep the team organised and ensure production runs smoothly.

What We're Looking For:

- Experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef or in a similar kitchen leadership role.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a team in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- A hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
- Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.
- Confidence in making decisions, solving problems and managing competing priorities.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to drive improvements.

Experience in a commercial production kitchen, central kitchen, catering or large-scale food manufacturing environment is highly regarded but not essential.

We are equally interested in experienced chefs from other high-volume kitchens who have the leadership skills and drive to succeed in a production environment.

What We Offer

- A full time leadership position based in our new facility in Auburn opening in the next two months, Training will take place in Randwick
- The opportunity to be part of a growing commercial food production business.
- A supportive and collaborative management team.
- The chance to contribute ideas and help shape our production processes.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- A fast-paced, team-focused working environment.

Apply Now

If you're a confident kitchen leader who enjoys managing teams, improving operations and delivering consistent results, we'd love to hear from you.

Email your resume to: [email protected]

Benefits:

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Sous Chef – Production Kitchen (Auburn)
🏢 Grain Kitchen
📍 Auburn