Junior Sous Chef

BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT

Black Sheep is a successful and well-established restaurant & Gin Bar under one of Geelong’s largest hospitality groups, Geelong Events & Hospitality. Our other venues include Edge and Lambys. We have cemented an unparalleled reputation for delivering good vibes, great service, and fantastic cuisine, celebrated by locals and visitors alike. 

Our people are filled with passion, vision, and drive to lead our teams and our future. 

We are currently looking for a talented, energetic, and enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to join our fun growing team with endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• CBD Locations 
• Fantastic staff perks
• Opportunities to grow, train and learn alongside our team of industry professionals.

You can expect unlimited potential for growth, with numerous pathways for your future career moves. Stability in employment is a big bonus for your career. We are looking for someone with great communication skills to interact with both staff and clientele, a strong work ethic and a passion for food.

If you are a team player who can mesh with our existing team and bring a dynamic approach to the role with integrity & honest, then you may well be the missing piece to our puzzle.

You can expect to thrive in our fast-paced environment and challenge yourself every day. Under the direction of our Head Chef, we invite your creativity & collaboration to work together as a tight knit team. 

You will need to have a level of skill commensurate with either completion of Certificate III and at least three years of on-the-job training, or successful Certificate IV completion. Ideally the successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen. 

What you can expect 

• Cooperative, cohesive, and rewarding working environment 
• Opportunity for on and off-site training from one of the country's best hospitality training groups.
• Secure Parking included. 
• Very competitive salary. 
• Generous staff perks including discounts on food & beverages at all our venues.

What we expect

• a stable working history.
• Knowledge in kitchen management systems, stocktake, costings and financial control.
• Willingness to assist in modern and on trend menu development with the head chef.
• Attention to detail while presenting a high standard of attractive and tasty dishes for our patrons.
• Strong communication skills with a good attitude towards front and back of house staff.
• At least 3 years’ experience in commercial kitchens.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Compliance with all relevant occupational health and safety regulations including hygiene policies.

Tasks Include

• planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• discussing food preparation issues with Managers, and kitchen and waiting staff
• demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• preparing and cooking food
• explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• may select and train staff
• may freeze and preserve foods

If this sounds like what you have been looking for, get to it and APPLY NOW.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to attracting and developing a diverse team that reflects the community we serve. 

We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $71,761.00 per annum