Sous Chef Salisbury Hotel - Salisbury
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering
ABOUT US
Join the Salisbury Hotel, part of Matthews Hospitality Group, where our philosophy is simple: making others feel good feels great. We’re proud to be a community-focused pub with strong values, a supportive culture, and a genuine passion for hospitality.
What we offer:
- Real opportunities for career development and progression
- A progressive venue with a future-focused mindset
- A friendly, respectful, and professional team culture
- Recognition for your contribution, integrity, and hard work
THE ROLE
The Salisbury Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef who enjoys leading from the front and takes pride in delivering quality pub food done well. This is a hands‑on leadership role, supporting the Head Chef in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen while maintaining consistently high food standards.
You’ll love cooking honest, well‑executed pub classics — the perfect schnitzel, crisp salt and pepper squid — while also having the confidence to bring fresh ideas to the menu when the moment’s right.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and motivating a small kitchen team
- Supporting kitchen operations, service delivery, and food quality
- Maintaining high standards across all sections of the kitchen
- Monitoring food costs, portion control, waste, and stock levels
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, allergen management, and WHS requirements
- Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver a premium and consistent food offering
“You’re a calm, capable, and motivated chef who enjoys responsibility and thrives in a team environment. You take pride in your craft, lead by example, and stay composed under pressure.”
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- Trade qualification (minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery)
- At least two years’ experience leading or supervising a kitchen team
- Strong capability across all kitchen sections
- Experience with stock ordering, service management, and busy trade
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, professional attitude
- A passion for quality food, great service, and continuous improvement
- Sound knowledge of food trends, technique, presentation, and cost control
- The ability to work methodically and calmly in a fast‑paced environment
- Full‑time position
- Generous salary package
- Employee benefits program
- Supportive leadership and a great team culture
Have your resume ready and complete the required questions as part of the application process.
PLEASE NOTE- Australian residents or unrestricted visa holders only
- Reliable transport required
- Walking distance from Salisbury Railway Station
- Approximately 30 minutes north of Adelaide
Salisbury Hotel
Salisbury SA 5108
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