About the job
Sous Chef
Full-Time| Willoughby, NSW
Hyecorp is a leading Australian property development company with over 25 years of experience in designing, building, and managing award-winning residential and mixed-use developments.
Now, we are embarking on an exciting new journey with Hyegrove Willoughby community. Hyegrove is a luxury retirement community dedicated to offering an exceptional quality of life to its residents. Our vision is to provide an environment where individuals enjoy maximum independence while having access to tailored support should they need it in the future. We create bespoke hotel like living solutions that emphasise comfort, peace of mind, and well-being Offering 47 high-care suites and 111 assisted living apartments. HyeCare is innovating beyond traditional aged care models. HyeCare—redefining aged care by merging home care, retirement living, and high-quality aged care into a seamless, flexible, and empowering experience for seniors.
Discover the project here: https://heartofwilloughby.com.au/
Job Summary
The Sous Chef at Hyegrove Willoughby, part of the Heart of Willough by precinct, plays a critical role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for a diverse clientele, including Hyegrove’s luxury retirement living residents, and HyeCare’s aged care community (47 high-care suites and 111 assisted living apartments). Working under the Head Chef, the Sous Chef ensures high-quality, nutritious, and visually appealing meals that align with Hyegrove’s & Hyecare’s vision of excellence, wellness, and community connection. The role supports dining operations to provide tailored meal services for residents, meeting the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
Key Responsibilities
•Culinary Execution: Assist in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes for Hyegrove’s & Hyecare’s dining areas, event spaces, and catering services, ensuring consistency, flavor, and aesthetic appeal.
•Menu Development: Collaborate with the Head Chef to design seasonal menus that cater to diverse tastes, including luxury retirement residents, and aged care dietary needs (e.g., texture-modified meals for HyeCare’s 47 high-care suites).
• Kitchen Operations: Supervise and train kitchen staff, including Kitchen hands and Relief Chef, to maintain efficiency during high-volume service periods and events.
• Quality & Compliance: Uphold food safety and hygiene standards in line with Australian regulations, ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards for meals served to HyeCare residents.
•Inventory Management: Monitor food stock, place orders with local suppliers, and minimize waste to support cost control and sustainability.
•Team Leadership: Assist in scheduling kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, and stepping into the Head Chef’s role when required.
•Resident-Centric Care: Work with HyeCare’s care team to deliver personalized dining experiences for assisted living and high-care residents, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
Qualifications & Skills
•Experience: 5-7 years in a professional kitchen, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role (e.g., Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie); experience in aged care, hospitality, or high-volume dining is highly desirable.
•Education: Culinary school diploma or equivalent professional training; knowledge of senior nutrition is a plus.
•Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in cooking techniques, menu development, and adapting recipes for dietary needs (e.g., low-sodium, pureed, or allergen-free diets).
•Leadership: Proven ability to lead, train, and inspire a kitchen team in a dynamic, community-focused setting.
•Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate with care staff, club management, and residents for seamless dining operations.
•Certifications: Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (NSW) or equivalent; First Aid training is advantageous.
Why Join Us?
At Hyegrove, we believe in fostering a supportive, friendly, and luxurious living environment for our residents, and as a Resident Concierge, you will be an integral part of helping make this vision a reality.
Hyegrove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
