Sous Chef

Randwick, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

28 days ago

The role of our Sous Chef will require you to have a versatile, self-driven and motivated outlook with a strong background working in a busy, high-volume setting with a focus on the detail.You will be required to support and collaborate with the kitchen team under guidance from the Executive Chef to create and implement innovated menus, maintenance of our standards and expectations with a focus on quality that supports the customer experience. You will be required to work in a team and demonstrate strong leadership skills and to be supportive and understanding of a fulltime and casual workforce, mentoring and creating professional development opportunities and leading by example.This role of Sous Chef is a FULL-TIME role based in Royal Randwick, reporting directly the Executive Sous Chef.THE PERKS

The team! Join a supportive, tight-knit and collaborative team who perfectly balance fun and getting the job done.
Succession – a clear line for growth and development.
Up to 14 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Close and convenient location – free onsite parking at all venues.
Health and wellbeing initiatives such as fruit boxes, mental health talks and fitness challenges.
An additional day off per year for Wellbeing Leave.
Recognition for outstanding work through our reward & recognition program.
Complimentary race day passes for Royal Randwick, Rosehill Gardens, Warwick Farm and Canterbury Park Racecourse.
End of carnival team celebrations and regular social events.
Opportunities to give back to the community through our community engagement volunteering program.

THE OPPORTUNITYBased at Royal Randwick Racecourse and reporting into our Executive Chef Sous Chef, with the support of our Executive Chef, you will join an established team to deliver a wide cross-section of culinary offerings from Retail to A la Carte Fine dining across our five venues.DAY TO DAY, THE ROLE WILL:

Customer Experience - driving a culture of consistent customer excellence, ensuring a seamless experience.
Operational Excellence - Preparation, cook and presentation of various foods, contributing to menu concepts and recipe development as well as ensuring all aspects of kitchen functionality are maintained.
People Leadership - Supervision of the team, providing constructive feedback and driving high performance.
Finance - With the support of the Executive Chef work towards budgets and COGs.
Innovation - Contribute new ideas and ways of improving current processes.
Safety - Management of HACCP, ensure hygiene is upheld and prioritise team member safety in the kitchen.

THE RIGHT FITTo be successful in the role, the right fit will possess:

A strong alignment to the ATC values, Collaborate, Care, Achieve and Innovate;
Formal qualifications in Commercial Cookery;
5+ years' experience working in a large-scale business / business with multiple venues;
Knowledge of current food prep and food service management, methods and techniques;
A solid understanding and application of relevant legislation;
Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring and driving teams;
Exposure to working to and/or managing COGs.

If you believe you are the right fit and can demonstrate our values day to day, we encourage you to apply.To apply, visit:Applications close on Friday 12 September 2025.We look forward to reviewing your application.Australian Turf Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where our team members feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.Type: PermanentCategory: Hospitality / TourismReference ID: JB000015Date Posted: 07/08/2025

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