Sous Chef – Full-Time

Casa Comida Pty Ltd, trading as Brazilian Flame Bar & Grill, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced full-time Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team in Surfers Paradise.

Brazilian Flame is a busy Brazilian churrascaria and rodizio restaurant offering traditional fire-roasted meats, Brazilian dishes and Australian specialities in a high-volume hospitality environment.

Location: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast QLD 4217

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: 79,500-82,000 per annum plus superannuation

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Head Chef with the day-to-day management of kitchen operations
• Supervising food preparation, cooking, plating and service
• Preparing and cooking Brazilian-style dishes and fire-roasted meats
• Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
• Creating and developing menu items, recipes and preparation procedures
• Supervising kitchen sections and coordinating service during busy periods
• Assisting with staff rosters and allocation of kitchen duties
• Training, supervising and supporting chefs, cooks and kitchen attendants
• Managing kitchen ordering and liaising with suppliers
• Completing and reviewing weekly stocktakes
• Monitoring food costs, wastage and kitchen performance targets
• Ensuring compliance with food-safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
• Maintaining kitchen equipment, cleanliness and operational standards
• Liaising with the Restaurant Manager and front-of-house leadership team
• Assuming responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence

Applicants should possess:

• A minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification
• At least two years of relevant experience as a qualified Chef, including supervisory responsibilities
• Experience working in a busy, high-volume restaurant kitchen
• Demonstrated experience training and managing kitchen employees
• Strong knowledge of stock control, ordering, food costing and waste management
• A sound understanding of food safety and workplace health and safety requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• The ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

Experience with Brazilian cuisine, churrasco, rodizio service or charcoal and flame cooking would be highly regarded.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Brazilian Flame Bar & Grill in Surfers Paradise.

• Applications and expressions of interest will remain open for a minimum of 28 days from the date of publication.