Lulu’s Restaurant (operated by The Trustee For The Lodge Jamberoo Management Trust – ABN 91 120 605847)

Sous Chef

The Lodge Jamberoo  - Kiama, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW Chefs/Cooks  

Full time $75,000

The Lodge Jamberoo host one of the newest, most fun, retro-cool wedding venues on the South Coast, along with the Lulus Restaurant, a euro inspired, a bit of a french flare, but south coast through and through. We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to work directly with the Executive Chef to lead the strong culinary division. We are looking for someone truly passionate about food and mentoring a team.

About the Role:

• Overseeing the daily communications and operations of the kitchen in collaboration with the Executive Chef / Head Chef
• Liaising daily with culinary team regarding all aspects of food production, set ups & timings for daily events
• Communicating daily with main kitchen team Ensuring a seamless and efficient kitchen service, focusing on product quality Leading and developing the kitchen team through coaching and delegation
• Ensure compliance to Work, Health and Safety, Hygiene and HACCP standards
• Ensuring supplier quality and cost management strategies are in place
• Being innovative and assisting with menu design, catering systems and pushing the boundaries of creativity

About you:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to lead by example and mentor a team
• The drive to consistently deliver the very best results 2-3 years’ experience in a production kitchen or similar environment In-depth knowledge of HACCP
• Exceptional culinary expertise coupled with a strong training ability

If you're ready to drive innovation, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply now !!!