Senior Sous & Sous Chef | Chin Chin Sydney

About Chin Chin Sydney:
In October 2017, Chin Chin made its debut in Sydney’s Surry Hills. While keeping true to the original Chin Chin Melbourne, Chin Chin Sydney has its own style and local feel. Housed in the beautiful, historic and heritage listed Griffiths Tea building in Sydney’s Surry Hills, Chin Chin Sydney has its own unique personality and a menu that reflects its own neighbourhood.

About LUCAS Restaurants:
Home to Australia’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin Melbourne and Sydney, GoGo Bar, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society and Grill Americano and the newly opened Tombo Den. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.

About the Opportunity:
We're seeking a passionate Senior Sous & Sous Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen team, while ensuring smooth daily operations. You’ll provide hands-on leadership, guide culinary innovation, and foster a positive, high-performing work environment. This is your chance to shine in one of Sydney’s busiest and most acclaimed restaurants, where creativity and excellence go hand in hand.

Main Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee food production & presentation, ensuring high quality and consistency of dishes
• Assist in all sections of the kitchen when required during service
• Assist Head Chef with management of the kitchen profit and loss
• Assist Head Chef with crew rosters & ensure crew timesheets are reviewed and approved appropriately
• Ensure kitchen is ready & set up for service
• Supervise and guide BOH team during shift, ensuring quality and consistent output
• Responsible for stock control within the kitchen
• Recruit, mentor, train & develop crew members

Experience, Skills & Attributes:

• Experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef looking to take the next step in an a la carte restaurant
• Exposure to high energy/ fast-paced work environment
• Asian cuisine knowledge and experience is advantageous
• Effective leadership skills with focus on staff development
• Experience in rostering, ordering and basic financials
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with proven ability to build effective relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable to change
• Solution focused
• Possess initiative
• Must be able to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Working with Lucas Restaurants:
We exist to see our team succeed. Ongoing training, continuous development, and opportunities for growth; these are the elements we focus on providing each and every individual in our ever-growing team. Hospitality from the heart and respect for all defines our guiding values - we call it Lucas Hospitality.
 
Interested?
Click ‘Apply’ and submit your updated CV and cover letter. For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Restaurants, visit www.lucascareers.online.
 
Lucas Restaurants is a company that values its people. We offer competitive salaries, generous discounts in our venues and development opportunities to support and grow your career.
 
Make Lucas Restaurants your next career move.