Chefs and Cooks

Join a well-established hospitality venue in Victoria seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and help lead a busy, professional kitchen. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef or senior chef ready to take the next step in their career.

The role focuses on delivering consistently high-quality food across busy services while contributing to kitchen leadership, menu development, stock management, and food cost control.

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the kitchen team
• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Prepare and deliver consistently high-quality dishes during busy services
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and inventory management
• Monitor food costs and minimise kitchen wastage
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and workplace standards
• Assist with menu development and seasonal menu updates
• Coordinate kitchen operations during service periods
• Ensure efficient preparation and service across the kitchen
• Lead by example and maintain a positive team environment
• Help deliver excellent guest experiences through quality and timely service

• Previous Sous Chef experience or senior chef experience with the ability to step up
• Experience working in a high-volume pub, bistro, restaurant, or similar hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations
• Good understanding of food costing and stock control
• Strong kitchen organisation and time-management skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to food quality, consistency, and food safety
• Ability to work effectively as part of a professional kitchen team

Eligible candidates seeking employer sponsorship are encouraged to apply