Sous Chef

About You

You will bring:

• Strong organisational skills with experience in stock control, ordering and labour planning
• A passion for grilling and expertise in meat cuts, cooking methods and quality assessment
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead and support a diverse team
• Specialty in Western or Italian cuisine (highly regarded)
• Sound business acumen to assist in managing food and labour costs

Job Description

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional quality, presentation and timing aligned with Crown Resorts standards
• Lead stock take, monitor inventory levels and complete accurate documentation
• Manage ordering, supplier relationships and product quality checks
• Coordinate rostering and labour forecasting to optimise productivity and meet financial targets
• Support menu development and maintain consistency across all dishes
• Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership across the team
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP and OH&S standards

Qualifications

Cert 3&4 in Commercial Cookery

Additional Information

To be successful, you should be able to:
. Prove experience in a similar role
. Strong culinary skills and passion for food

. Able to work around a 24-hour, 7-day week roster including weekends and public holidays.

What you can expect from us

On top of exciting career possibilities, we offer better exposure to experiences and learning. To see our range of benefits and opportunities visit Crown Resorts Careers.

Our Crown Community celebrates uniqueness and embraces diversity. We welcome the creativity, insights and experiences from people of different race, age, religion, cultural background, gender, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander; people like you.

About the Company

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Crown Resorts is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating joyful experiences for our guests and our people. We value passion, creativity, and an appetite for change  - for the better. Here, you’ll be part of the team, empowered to explore more, experience more and supported by your leader to grow and develop.

The Role

Crown is the ultimate destination for memorable dining experiences, with offerings ranging from casual restaurants to premium venues. Junction Grill is now seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team.

In this role, you will deliver joyful guest experiences while taking ownership of key operational areas. You will play a pivotal part in maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency through:

• Leading stock take processes, ensuring accurate inventory management
• Managing ordering and supplier coordination to guarantee availability and freshness
• Supporting and overseeing team scheduling, ensuring effective labour coverage across service periods
• Demonstrating strong grill experience, particularly in high‑volume, fast‑paced environments
• Applying strong meat knowledge to preparation, quality control, portioning and cooking techniques

As part of the leadership team, you will also:

• Demonstrate an enthusiastic and collaborative approach within a large team
• Assist Senior Chefs in overseeing kitchen operations, daily preparation, and maintaining Crown’s standards of food quality, presentation and safety
• Bring creativity, leadership and a strong understanding of traditional and modern Western cuisine