Sous Chef

Accredited Employer · Port Melbourne, Melbourne VIC · Full-time

Job description

A hospitality employer in Victoria is seeking a Sous Chef who can bring proven kitchen capability, leadership, and consistency to a professional and fast-paced environment. This opportunity is built around genuine experience and verified professional skills. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to demonstrate their culinary ability through hands-on responsibilities, team leadership, service performance, and contribution to kitchen operations. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help drive food quality, kitchen efficiency, team development, stock management, and menu execution.

Requirements

• • Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
• • Take responsibility for kitchen performance during service
• • Lead, train, and support kitchen team members
• • Prepare and present dishes to a consistently high standard
• • Maintain food quality, portion control, and presentation standards
• • Coordinate preparation and service to meet operational demands
• • Assist with ordering, stock rotation, and inventory management
• • Monitor food costs and help control kitchen wastage
• • Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness requirements
• • Support menu development and seasonal menu changes
• • Contribute ideas that improve kitchen efficiency and food quality
• • Maintain consistent standards across modern classics, seafood, premium proteins, and pub-style dishes
• • Communicate effectively with management and front-of-house teams
• • Promote a professional, cooperative, and accountable kitchen culture

Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.