Sous Chef
Accredited Employer · Port Melbourne, Melbourne VIC · Full-time
Salary: Discussed at interview
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.
Key responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef
- Strong experience within a busy pub, bistro, restaurant, or similar kitchen
- Demonstrated hands-on culinary capability
- Ability to lead a kitchen team and maintain standards during busy services
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and quality control
- Practical experience with ordering, stock control, and food costing
- Understanding of food safety and workplace hygiene requirements
- Ability to work efficiently and remain composed under pressure
- Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- Reliable and professional approach to kitchen operations
- Ability to provide supporting evidence of previous culinary employment and experience
- Willingness to undergo a performance review for sponsorship consideration
- Candidates with genuine and verifiable professional chef experience are encouraged to apply
Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.
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