Casual Sous Chefs | Melbourne Connect

Atlantic Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Group Hospitality is seeking a Casual Sous Chef for Melbourne Connect to support the delivery of high-quality dishes across cafe service, catering, and events.

The role offers a Monday–Friday roster with occasional weekend shifts and approximately 25–30 hours per week in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef (or strong Junior Sous ready to step up) in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, prep systems, and service execution.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and workplace compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong organisational skills, communication, and leadership presence.
• Availability for a minimum 35 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of high-quality dishes in line with menu specifications and Atlantic Group standards
• Coordinate and supervise kitchen operations during service, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Support the Executive Chef with menu execution, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Maintain stock control, monitor ingredient freshness, and manage food storage and prep systems
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, HACCP, and food safety standards at all times
• Train, mentor, and support junior kitchen team members to build capability and a positive culture

Skills

Sous Chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Cooking techniques

Prep systems

Service execution

Leadership presence

Education

Commercial Cookery

Job description

Atlantic Group Hospitality is looking for an experienced Casual Sous Chef to join our team at Melbourne Connect.

About Atlantic Group Hospitality

Atlantic Group Hospitality is a hospitality hybrid with an industry-leading reputation and an undeniable talent for excellence and innovation. Continuing to lead the way in diversification and cementing its status within the industry, Atlantic Group Hospitality has an impressive hospitality portfolio spanning the Melbourne CBD and beyond.

About the role

We are seeking a Casual Sous Chef to join the [A] Team at Melbourne Connect, supporting the delivery of an exceptional food offering across café service, catering, and events.

This role offers approximately 25-30 hours per week, with a predominantly Monday to Friday roster, and occasional weekend shifts depending on business requirements and event activity.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of high-quality dishes in line with menu specifications and Atlantic Group standards




• Coordinate and supervise kitchen operations during service, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency




• Support the Executive Chef with menu execution, innovation, and continuous improvement




• Maintain stock control, monitor ingredient freshness, and manage food storage and prep systems




• Ensure compliance with hygiene, HACCP, and food safety standards at all times




• Train, mentor, and support junior kitchen team members to build capability and a positive culture

About you

You’re passionate about hospitality, proud of your craft, and thrive in a fast-paced environment while keeping standards high.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef (or strong Junior Sous ready to step up) in a high-volume kitchen




• Trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)




• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, prep systems, and service execution




• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and workplace compliance




• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising quality




• Strong organisational skills, communication, and leadership presence




• Availability for a minimum 35 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends