Sous Chef

Job No: NSC855
Location: Narrabri

Sous Chef

  • Work-life balance | 38 hours a week
  • $37.47hr - $41.46hr, plus superannuation and penalties where applicable
  • Predominantly day shifts
  • Variety and freedom for creative expression

About The Crossing Theatre 

The Crossing Theatre is a leading multi-functional entertainment venue located in the vibrant Narrabri Shire offering a range of services including a café , candy bar, state of the art cinemas and box office services and multiple event/function rooms. We are passionate about delivering exceptional high-quality meals and creating memorable dining experiences. 

About the Role

You will be assisting the Head Chef in overseeing day-to-day operations in the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, developing menus and playing a vital role in delivering excellent service to our community. Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Efficiently and effectively coordinate and conduct high quality food preparation.
  • Ensure compliance with Food Safety programs and relevant Health and Safety regulations. 
  • Promote a culture of essential hygiene practices and ensuring a clean, tidy and hygienic kitchen. 
  • Assisting the Head Chef in developing cost effective menus and waste minimisation strategies. 
  • Ensuring efficient stock control and effective kitchen management. 

About You 

We are seeking someone who is organised and tidy, has great time management skills and basic financial acumen. Next level interpersonal skill will see you easily strike conversation with people from all walks of life!

Our ideal Sous Chef will have: 

  • Trade certificate in Commercial Cookery and/or previous experience in large catering operations. 
  • Well-developed organisational skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise with fluctuating workloads and changing priorities. 
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to maintain positive and effective partnerships with internal and external customers. 

For more information on the role, please see the position description, or contact Ricky Mason, Manager Entertainment and Leisure Services on (02) 6799 6742.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take this exciting step in your career, all you need to do is follow the steps below.  You will then be diverted to the internal link. You will be required to attach your resume and cover letter addressing the requirements of the position.

If you are interested in this position with Narrabri Shire Council, we would love to hear from you! To apply, follow the instructions below:
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2. Click the ‘APPLICATION FORM’ tab at the top of the page. 
3. Attach your resume, cover letter and qualification/s.
4. Answer the questions.
5. Click ‘SUBMIT'. 

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

Applications for this position close at 11:59pm on Monday, 20 October 2025. 

Applications will be reviewed and assessed as they are received.

Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date or extend without prior notice.

Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community. We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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About Narrabri Shire


Narrabri Shire is an exciting area of regional NSW with plenty to offer anyone wishing to pursue a vibrant and busy country lifestyle. The expansive blue sky, stunning mountain ranges, scenic waterways, and fresh air will encourage you to explore and share your experiences from this diverse area.

Why Work for Council?


Narrabri Shire Council is one of the largest employers in Narrabri Shire, offering an extensive array of employment opportunities in interesting positions. We employ over 200 staff and value their contribution to the shire. To retain our staff, we have some competitive working conditions, which include Financial Benefits, Work / Life Balance, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Training and Career Development, Employee Assistance Program, Workplace Health and Safety Initiatives and more.

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