head chef/sous chef

ouest france; Mornington; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ouest france in Mornington (Victoria) invites an experienced Head Chef or Sous Chef to join a growing hospitality group and help launch a new destination restaurant. You will lead a modern kitchen with a wood-fired grill and help shape menu development and operations.

This role demands strong leadership, a passion for refined French cuisine, and a commitment to quality, consistency, and hospitality, with opportunities for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for French cuisine and open-fire cooking.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure high standards of quality, consistency and presentation.
• Collaborate on menu development and kitchen processes.
• Develop and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional hospitality.

Skills

Head Chef

Sous Chef

Leadership

French cuisine

Cooking with fire

Quality standards

Team development

Job description

Head Chef / Sous Chef – Join an Exciting New Chapter

Due to the continued growth of our business and the upcoming opening of a new destination restaurant, we are looking for an experienced, passionate, and motivated Head Chef or Sous Chef to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new venue from the ground up, working in a beautifully designed kitchen featuring a half-open layout and a wood-fired grill at the heart of the restaurant.

Our vision is to deliver refined French cuisine with a focus on quality ingredients, seasonality, craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for French cuisine and cooking with fire.
• High standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
• A positive attitude and the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Someone who is driven, reliable, and excited to be part of a growing business.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to play a key role in launching an exciting new destination restaurant.
• A modern, purpose-built kitchen with premium equipment.
• Creative input into menu development and kitchen operations.
• A supportive owner who values quality, innovation, and team culture.
• Long-term career growth within an expanding hospitality group.
• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.

If you're looking for more than just another job and want to be part of creating something special, we'd love to hear from you.