About us Three Blue Ducks is a group of passionate, sustainability-focused restaurants with locations across Australia. Our Rosebery location is a vibrant venue located in the heart of Sydney. Nestled in a spacious, rustic warehouse, the venue offers a relaxed atmosphere with a focus on serving ethically sourced, seasonal dishes. Known for its open kitchen, wood-fired oven, and farm-to-table philosophy, Rosebery is a hub for food lovers, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hosting events, private functions, and catering services. The venue reflects the laid-back, community-driven ethos of Three Blue Ducks, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
About the role As a Senior Sous Chef at Three Blue Ducks, you will play a vital role in supporting the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring the preparation of high-quality dishes, and maintaining a smooth workflow. Your responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, training and supervising kitchen staff, managing inventory, and ensuring that hygiene and food safety standards are strictly adhered to. You will collaborate closely with the culinary team to design and execute innovative menus, handle daily kitchen activities, and ensure timely delivery of orders during service hours. Additionally, you will assist in managing food costs, controlling waste, and optimising kitchen efficiency. Strong leadership, organisational skills, and a passion for culinary excellence are key attributes for success in this role.
Tasks and responsibilities include: Assist the head chef in developing new dishes and menus aligning with our ethos of delicious and ethical food served in a relaxed setting. Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency in line with restaurant standards. Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high standards. Adhering to strict food safety and hygiene protocols Manage inventory, order supplies, and monitor stock levels to avoid shortages. Working collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure efficient and streamlined kitchen operations Monitor and control food costs, waste, and portion sizes for maximum profitability. Contributing to a positive, hardworking and supportive team culture What we're looking for 3+ years experience as a qualified Sous Chef Strong technical cooking skills and a keen eye for flavour combinations and presentation Excellent time management, multitasking and problem-solving abilities Coordinate workflow and scheduling of kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations. Commitment to using fresh, seasonal and locally-sourced produce Passion for creating memorable dining experiences Excellent communication and teamwork skills What we offer Opportunities for training and career advancement as part of our own aspirations for growth. A respected, established and organised restaurant group Opportunity to work at our other Three Blue Ducks Venues - Melbourne, Nimbo, Bellingen & Byron Bay Above average tips Team-oriented work environment. Enjoy staff discounts when dining at any of our restaurants, along with exclusive offers from our affiliated partners. If you share our values and are excited by the prospect of joining our talented team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become our nextSous Chefat Three Blue Ducks Rosebery.
Three Blue Ducks is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
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