Sous Chef

Kitchen • The Rocks, New South Wales 2000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Experience overseeing kitchen staff and ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen.
  • Experience in menu planning, creating new recipes, and developing innovative dishes.
  • Culinary degree or similar certification (high school diploma also listed).

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$75,000 AUD – $79,000 AUD (Annum)

Description

Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney is an Accor Hotel – MGallery Hotel Collection

Harbour Rocks Hotel, a beautiful yet intimate 59-room 5 star boutique heritage listed hotel, steeped in the history of the famous historical Rocks precinct.

Harbour Rocks Hotel is just a short stroll from some of Australia’s best icons the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera House, this Sydney boutique hotel accommodation offers a variety of stunning guest rooms and a selection of Food & Beverage outlets to choose from.

Tayim Restaurant & Bar, set inside a historic sandstone cavern, offering a perfect fusion of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine. Tayim restaurant at the rocks is looking for a Sous Chef 

Summary:

Tayim (translated from Hebrew-Tasty)

Israeli cuisine bringing authentic flavours with a modern touch, and a rustic feel.

One of the leading restaurants in Sydney in this cuisine. Perfect for people who want to Specialize rather than generalise;)

We offer

A great working environment where you can learn all sections depending on how you progress and push yourself.

From cold section, hot section and managing the main pass eventually.

You will touch ingredients you probably never touched, and combine flavours you never tried.

The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing the cooking, production, and presentation of food in the kitchen. They work with the head chef to manage the kitchen staff, orders supplies and food items, and monitor food quality while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the kitchen staff and ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
  • Assist the head chef in menu planning, creating new recipes, and developing innovative dishes.
  • Supervise the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
  • Monitor the quality of food and ensure that it meets the highest standards of taste, texture, and temperature.
  • Ensure that all kitchen equipment is clean, maintained, and in good working order.
  • Train and develop the kitchen staff on cooking techniques, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
  • Manage food inventory, control food waste, and order supplies as needed.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment, directing the kitchen team to comply with sanitation and health regulations.
  • Work with the head chef to create budgets and manage kitchen costs.
  • Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling, timekeeping and managing kitchen staff performance.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Culinary degree or similar certification
  • Demonstrated experience as a chef
  • Experience in managing and developing staff in a kitchen environment
  • Ability to create, modify and critique recipes
  • Understanding of current culinary trends and techniques
  • Understanding of food and labor costs
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organization skills
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and evenings if needed

What we offer:

  • Staff Meals while on shift
  • Future potential career development within the Accor network (largest hotel network in Australia)
  • Discounted accommodation and Food and Beverage outlets worldwide, and access to our partner companies
  • You’ll learn a lot more about our principles if you come to work for us! Imagine coming to work every day and encouraged to bring your TRUE self to work?!