Sous Chef

About the company

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Western Sydneys most established and respected Italian restaurants, operating successfully for over 40 years. The venue is entering a new chapter with the arrival of a new General Manager and a renewed focus on structure, quality, and long-term team stability.

With a 220-seat capacity, a strong à la carte offering, a commitment to fresh & locally sourced ingredients, and a busy events and functions calendar, the restaurant balances high volume with consistently high standards. The business is family-owned, owns its venue, and is deeply committed to retaining staff long-term many team members have been here 1025+ years, and the owners are not going anywhere.

This is a workplace for chefs who want security, respect, and room to grow, not short-term churn.

About the role

We are recruiting two experienced Sous Chefs to support the Head Chef in leading a high-functioning kitchen team. The Sous Chefs rotate schedules, ensuring one is always present, with a structure designed to protect work-life balance (4 to 5 days on / ~4042 hours per week).

This role is operational and people-focused: you will be hands-on during service, responsible for quality control, team leadership, and smooth execution.

This role suits chefs who thrive in volume while remaining composed and quality-driven, with 80100 lunch cover and 100+ dinner cover services.

If you bring creativity, calm leadership and deep knowledge of Italian cuisine, this role offers the perfect blend of responsibility and growth potential in a respected and stable kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Head Chef

• Oversee service execution, quality control, and consistency across all sections

• Taste and monitor dishes during service to maintain standards

• Ensure all sections are service-ready and working efficiently

• Support ordering and stock control as required

• Train, mentor, and guide a team of 810 chefs per shift

• Maintain a calm, firm, and respectful leadership presence in a fast-paced environment

• Contribute creatively to menu evolution and new dish development

• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards

About you

• Minimum 57 years in professional kitchens, including previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP / Junior Sous in a high-volume restaurant.

• Strong technical ability in Italian cuisine both traditional and modern styles

• Calm, hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills

• Comfortable managing a busy kitchen with multiple sections and daily specials

• Reliable, well-organised, and focused on continuous improvement

• A team player with a desire to grow, take ownership and develop others

• Fluent English is not mandatory

• Italian experience or heritage is a plus, but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Join a long-established, family-run restaurant with over 40 years of industry experience

• Strong leadership structure with a new GM driving positive change and owners invested in their people

• Enjoy job stability in a business that owns its venue and values long-term staff

• Be part of a high-performing team with a positive culture and supportive leadership

• Receive competitive pay, tips, meals, on-site parking, annual 3-week Christmas closure and recognition for your contribution

• Balanced roster designed to protect personal life

• Real opportunities for growth and advancement for chefs who show initiative

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels. If youre passionate about Italian cuisine and ready for a role where youll be challenged, supported, and valued wed love to hear from you.