The Dederang Hotel is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll play a key role in leading daily kitchen operations, maintaining food quality and consistency and developing the skills and capabilities of our kitchen team.

Key responsibilities
Working alongside the Head Chef to deliver consistently high standards across every service area
Preparation of meals, ensuring presentation, portion control and quality is of the highest standard
Contributing ideas and creativity to our menus and weekly specials
Prepare and store food items, ensuring stock rotation and control is maintained and wastage is limited
Maintaining strict kitchen hygiene, following food safety protocol and workplace health and safety guidelines
Stepping up and confidently leading the kitchen when the Head Chef is away
Relieving and performing other duties as directed by the Head Chef or Management
Consistently demonstrate professionalism, integrity, commitment, fairness and co-operation in all aspects of the above responsibilities

About you




Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a similar role in a high volume and high paced kitchen
Must have experience in working in a busy hospitality kitchen
Solid knowledge of culinary techniques, trends and best practices
Strong leadership skills and ability to bring the best out in the team
Excellent Leadership, communication and organisation skills
A calm, organised approach in a quick-paced workplace
Someone who takes initiative, values quality and brings a positive attitude to work everyday
Must be located in Australia to apply for this position

About us

Located in Northeast Victoria, the Dederang Hotel is a long-standing destination hotel that offers a wonderful, picturesque atmosphere, great dining experience and beautiful community. It was the setting for Shane's Jacobson' Channel 7 series "Ooops! I Bought a Pub"

Permanent full-time role – stable employment + access to paid leave
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