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About us:

YHA Australia offers unique, affordable, and sustainable accommodation across Australia. We are a for-purpose, membership-based organisation and have provided curious travellers with quality short-stay accommodation for over 80 years. Our mission is to help create a more open and accommodating world where life flourishes.  

YHA Sydney Harbour, boasting 263 beds across 106 rooms, is situated in the city's core, offering bright, airy and economical lodging to both groups and solo travellers from across the globe. Perched with a backdrop of breathtaking vistas of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge, this award-winning YHA stands atop the archaeological echoes of The Rocks, Sydney's storied quarter, melding cutting-edge amenities and eco-friendly practices with a touch of historical charm. Our food and beverage offering is diverse, boasting a busy cafe, roof top bar and small function centre. 

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join the team on a full-time basis. The Junio Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef to provide hands on leadership to ensure the efficient and impeccable operation of all food and beverage outlets.  They will champion exceptional customer service, enforce standard compliance guidelines, and empower staff for seamless day-to-day operations.
 
What your duties will look like:

• Utilise culinary skills to prepare and serve meals according to standard recipes and portion control guidelines
• Process deliveries, ensuring accurate inventory management and stock rotation
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and recipe files, following recipes precisely
• Demonstrate attention to detail in all aspects of food preparation and presentation
• Provide support to junior kitchen team with various tasks including cooking, food prep and plating
• Maintaining service area to food safety standards

• Completion of Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or equivalent relevant experience
• Completion of a supervisory course or equivalent relevant experience.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification with a Registered Training Provider
• Valid RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certification would be beneficial
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a team effectively
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify workplace hazards
• Understanding of cost control and inventory management
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain high standards
• Proficiency in using standard office software for reporting and documentation including office suite

• Access to benefits and discounts across the YHA national network of properties.
• Professional development and career opportunity support across the YHA organisation and network.
• Yearly social events to the snowy mountains and other locations for team building and fun!
• We embrace diversity, celebrate the cultural holidays that are important to you.
• Wellbeing support for you and your immediate family through the Wellbeing Gateway platform, part of our Employee Assistance Program
• Good people tend to know good people, so if you know someone with the skills and values we are looking for, we have a great candidate referral program.