Sous Chef

Gallagher Convention Centre Catering is looking for a driven, detail-obsessed Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen brigade and uphold the highest standards of culinary execution.

If you bring energy, consistency, and a passion for great food, and you love mentoring a team while running the pass during peak service, this is your kitchen.

What you'll do:

- Lead the kitchen brigade to deliver smooth service with consistent quality, preparation, and plating presentation.

- Run the pass during peak service and lead the line with confidence.

- Maintain full control of stock levels, requisitioning procedures, and protein tie-backs, from delivery through to closing.

- Prevent wastage and enforce recipe adherence according to company specs.

- Assist the Executive Chef with menu planning, specials, food-cost control, and stock/inventory management.

- Mentor, train, and schedule kitchen personnel while keeping a positive kitchen culture.

- Host monthly staff training and chef's tables on selected dishes.

- Enforce sanitation standards, statutory regulations, and strict HACCP compliance.

- Maintain cleanliness and order throughout the kitchen.

What you'll bring:

- Grade 12 and a formal Culinary Arts Diploma from a recognised institute.

- 3–5 years in a professional kitchen with high-end, high-volume à la carte experience (4- or 5-star hotel/restaurant, bistro, corporate coffee shop, or high-volume café).

- Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety protocols.

- Leadership skills to guide and train a small brigade.

- Stamina to work 50–60-hour weeks, including split shifts, late nights, weekends, and public holidays.

- A professional, clean, positive, and driven attitude.

- Own transport with a valid driver's licence.