Sous Chef / Production Team Leader

About the role

• We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef with strong leadership skills to join our production team at our Riverwood site in South-West Sydney.
• Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead a small to medium-sized team responsible for cooking and chilling a variety of food products to support the following day's production requirements.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate chef looking to take the next step in their career, applying their culinary expertise and team leadership skills in a structured food production environment.
• Previous food manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applications from chefs with experience managing teams in restaurants, hotels, catering operations or other large commercial kitchens.

What you'll do

• Lead, motivate and support a team of food production operatives.
• Oversee daily cooking and chilling operations to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Ensure daily production targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and product quality in accordance with HACCP requirements.
• Ensure equipment and production processes are operated safely and efficiently.
• Monitor workflow, minimise waste and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with the Production Manager and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on accountability, safety, quality and performance.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Minimum three years' experience as a Sous Chef in a restaurant, hotel, catering operation or other food outlet.
• Experience leading and managing a small or medium-sized team.
• Sound practical knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles.
• An understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent personal presentation and hygiene standards.
• A genuine passion for food and quality.

Why Join Us?

• Casual (on-going) / Full-time continuing
• An opportunity to transfer your culinary skills into food manufacturing.
• The chance to lead a team and make a meaningful contribution to daily production performance.
• An opportunity to broaden your skills beyond a traditional commercial kitchen environment.

Passionate about food, driven by excellence, and ready to lead?

If you're an experienced Sous Chef who thrives on inspiring a team, upholding exceptional food standards, and delivering outstanding results, we want to hear from you!

Bring your skills, leadership, and passion to the table. Let’s create something extraordinary together!