Career-Driven Sous Chef - Lead Italian Kitchen

Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary above industry

43-45 hour roster

5-day work week

Organised, professional kitchen

Career growth across Bella Venezia

Access to premium produce

Long-term career path

Job summary

Bella Venezia on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Sous Chef to join a multi-award-winning Italian restaurant established in 1983. You will lead a high-performing team, drive excellence in a premium, high-volume kitchen, and contribute to ongoing success within the Bella Venezia Group.

This role offers a structured environment with clear progression, competitive pay above industry benchmarks, and a 5-day week across two kitchens.

Qualifications

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade.
• Maintain exceptional standards across high-volume, premium service.
• Take operational ownership across both kitchens.
• Execute refined Italian cuisine with consistency and precision.
• Uphold systems, structure, food safety, and kitchen discipline.
• Act as a reliable second-in-command to the Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade.
• Maintain exceptional standards across high-volume, premium service.
• Take operational ownership across both kitchens.
• Execute refined Italian cuisine with consistency and precision.
• Uphold systems, structure, food safety, and kitchen discipline.
• Act as a reliable second-in-command to the Head Chef.

Job description

Bella Venezia on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Sous Chef to join a multi-award-winning Italian restaurant established in 1983. You will lead a high-performing team, drive excellence in a premium, high-volume kitchen, and contribute to ongoing success within the Bella Venezia Group.

This role offers a structured environment with clear progression, competitive pay above industry benchmarks, and a 5-day week across two kitchens.