Sous Chef

Talynx is recruiting a Sous Chef for a busy café kitchen on the Gold Coast that turns over high volumes every day. The successful chef sits with the Head Chef and another Sous Chef at the top of the kitchen.

What will the hiring team look for? Clear proof that you have run services in a high-volume café or similar kitchen, that you have led people as a Sous Chef, senior chef or supervisor, and that you stay calm when the dockets pile up. Senior chefs who want to step up are in the mix too.

To stand out, mirror the duties in your application by showing where you organised prep and sections, trained junior staff and kept food safety standards. The employer is willing to consider sponsorship for the right applicant, who will need experience in a similar role and must pass a 6-month probation.

Recruiters shortlist faster when the evidence is easy to find, so tailor your café sous chef CV to this Gold Coast role in Build AI CV and put your weekend availability and kitchen leadership examples near the top.

• Take the lead on busy services while supporting the cooks around you
• Partner with the Head Chef and the second Sous Chef on everyday kitchen management
• Set up prep lists, sections and the daily workflow
• Protect consistency, presentation and the quality of every plate
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety and kitchen standards
• Develop kitchen staff, run the kitchen when called on and add to an organised, upbeat culture

• Hands-on experience in a busy, high-volume café or a similar kitchen environment
• A track record as a Sous Chef, senior chef or in a supervisory role
• Comfortable leading a team and driving a busy service
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Dependable, steady under pressure and willing to own outcomes
• Happy to work hands-on with the team, with a strong understanding of food quality and consistency
• Can work 5 days per week including Saturday and Sunday