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Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality and service standards
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Supervise, coordinate, and provide clear direction to cooks and kitchen team members within assigned station(s)
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Train, mentor, and support team members in food preparation, cooking techniques, plating, and presentation
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Demonstrate proper equipment use while reinforcing safe, efficient work practices
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Prepare and cook a broad range of menu items, including complex dishes, ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness during service
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Ensure all dishes meet standardised recipes, portion specifications, and presentation expectations
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Support menu planning and development, including daily features, incorporating seasonal ingredients and creative input
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Collaborate with kitchen leadership to maintain and evolve menu offerings in line with operational needs
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Assist with ordering, inventory management, and maintaining appropriate stock levels to support service
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Monitor food production, portioning, and waste to minimise loss and support cost control targets
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Maintain thorough knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and station responsibilities
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Take ownership of assigned stations, ensuring proper set-up, cleanliness, and closing procedures
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Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements, modelling best practices
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Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment, including equipment and storage areas
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Act as a leader on shift by supporting team performance, providing direction, and resolving operational issues
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Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork and accountability
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Deliver a professional and engaging guest experience, including guest interaction as required
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Support sustainable kitchen practices by reducing food waste, using resources responsibly, and following recycling and composting procedures
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Use kitchen systems (e.g. inventory, ordering, scheduling tools) to support efficient operations and accurate record-keeping
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Adapt to new systems and processes and support team adoption as needed
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Assist with general kitchen operations, including cleaning, organisation, and team support
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Perform opening and closing duties and step into broader leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Sous Chef, as required
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Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or leadership team
Sous Chef
Alta Bistro
