Sous Chef

About us

Junk Maroochydore is the Sunshine Coast’s first Asian fusion restaurant, serving bold, Asian-inspired flavours for over 12 years. We’re a busy local favourite looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support our Head Chef, lead the kitchen team during service and consistently deliver quality food.

You’ll take a hands-on role in daily kitchen operations, combining strong cooking skills with team leadership, organisation and attention to detail.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to our recipes and quality standards.

Supporting the Head Chef with menu planning, recipe development and seasonal specials.

Supervising kitchen operations and leading service in the Head Chef’s absence.

Training and mentoring chefs and kitchen hands in cooking techniques, food preparation and kitchen procedures.

Monitoring food quality throughout preparation, cooking and service.

Assisting with ordering, stock rotation, stocktakes and food cost control.

Managing portion sizes and minimising food waste.

Maintaining food safety, hygiene and allergen management procedures.

Coordinating with the front-of-house team on service requirements and dietary requests.

Assisting with kitchen rosters and allocating daily preparation and service duties.

We’re looking for someone with:

Relevant commercial cookery qualifications, such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and a Diploma of Hospitality Management, or substantial equivalent professional experience.

At least two years’ relevant experience as a Chef in a busy commercial kitchen.

Experience supervising kitchen staff and coordinating service.

Strong cooking skills, with experience in Asian cuisine and wok cooking highly regarded.

A sound understanding of food safety, allergens, stock control and food costs.

Clear communication skills and a practical, supportive approach to leadership.

Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person