Sous Chef – Centrepiece

Melbourne Olympic Park | Levy Australia

The Role

• Lead premium event and function catering within Centrepiece

• Support the Head Chef in driving operational excellence

• Deliver exceptional, high-quality culinary experiences at scale
  
  

The Position

As Centrepiece Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading a high-performing kitchen team delivering premium function and events dining. You’ll bring refined culinary skills, strong leadership capability and a sharp operational mindset to ensure every dish meets the highest standards of quality, safety and presentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes for premium functions and events

• Supervising daily kitchen operations in line with company standards and food safety regulations

• Coaching and mentoring chefs and kitchen team members to drive performance and engagement

• Assisting with weekly rostering to ensure optimal staffing aligned with business demands

• Collaborating with the Head Chef on menu planning, recipe development and event concepts

• Designing and executing menus that cater to dietary, cultural and client-specific requirements

• Implementing portion control, stock control and food storage procedures

• Managing ordering processes and supporting inventory oversight

• Ensuring strict adherence to health, safety and food safety standards

• Maintaining strong collaboration with operations, safety, HR and procurement teams

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a Sous Chef who thrives in premium, fast-paced environments and enjoys delivering memorable guest experiences.

The Person

You are a trade-qualified chef with a passion for excellence and a proven ability to lead within high-volume hospitality settings.

You will bring:

• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in professional kitchens with strong references

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in fast-paced catering, events or restaurant environments

• Proven capability in menu planning, nutrition considerations and catering control procedures

• Experience operating within strict budgetary and cost-control parameters

• Strong rostering and stock management exposure

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Confident communication skills and the ability to inspire and direct a team

• IT proficiency for reporting and operational systems

• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays

Highly regarded:

• Experience in large stadia, convention centres, hotels or major event environments

• Food Safety Supervisor certification

The Benefits

• Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts accessible from your mobile.

• Gain valuable experience and expand your skills in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

• Work alongside a diverse and passionate team dedicated to delivering excellence.
  
  

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including reference checks and relevant certifications.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.