Sous Chef

Hospitality · Port Melbourne, Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Kitchen leadership experience is the foundation of a long-term culinary career, and this Sous Chef position in Port Melbourne offers exactly that within a professional hospitality venue in Victoria.

Working alongside the Head Chef, you will contribute across kitchen operations, food quality, team leadership, stock management and menu development. The venue seeks a chef who can demonstrate real-world capability, take responsibility during service and support team performance while delivering quality food consistently in a busy environment.

The emphasis is on pairing genuine culinary experience with a long-term role. Chefs from India and other countries with verifiable careers are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Head Chef on daily kitchen leadership and operations, taking responsibility for kitchen performance at peak service
Develop junior and senior kitchen team members through leadership, guidance and mentoring
Produce dishes of consistently high quality, upholding presentation, portion control and recipe standards
Organise preparation to drive efficient service
Contribute to ordering and supplier management, track stock levels and support inventory management
Manage food costs and minimise avoidable wastage
Safeguard food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
Offer input on menu development and seasonal offerings, and help execute modern classics, premium proteins, seafood and pub-style dishes consistently
Collaborate with management and front-of-house teams to foster a professional, respectful and productive kitchen culture

Requirements & Eligibility

Demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef or experienced senior chef, built on a strong background in a high-volume pub, bistro, restaurant or comparable kitchen
Proven practical skill in cooking and preparing food, with strong knowledge of food quality, presentation and consistency
Demonstrated ability to lead a kitchen team in busy services, supported by strong communication and team leadership skills
Experience managing stock control, ordering, food costing and wastage
Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
Efficiency under pressure and a reliable, professional attitude towards kitchen responsibilities
Ability to demonstrate and verify genuine culinary employment experience; candidates with documented and verifiable chef experience are encouraged to apply
Willingness to participate in the required performance review for sponsorship consideration

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