Lead Sous Chef - Farm-Driven, Seasonal Cuisine

Brae; Birregurra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brae in Birregurra, Victoria, seeks an experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and uphold Brae’s standards. You’ll work closely with Chef-Owner Dan Hunter, guiding a talented team in a farm-connected, sustainable setting.

Join a leadership team that values integrity, excellence and collaborative problem solving, with responsibility for quality, rostering and waste reduction across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional kitchen experience across multiple sections.
• Proven leadership and people-management abilities.
• Experience training and developing junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day kitchen operations and service.
• Maintain consistency of dishes, recipes and presentation.
• Support seasonal menu changes and daily adjustments.
• Mentor and develop kitchen team members and juniors.
• Oversee stock control, procurement and food safety.
• Coordinate with farm, restaurant and accommodation teams.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Mentoring

Planning & organising

Communication

Quality control

Waste reduction

Food safety

Staff rostering

Seasonality

Job description

Brae in Birregurra, Victoria, seeks an experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and uphold Brae’s standards. You’ll work closely with Chef-Owner Dan Hunter, guiding a talented team in a farm-connected, sustainable setting.

Join a leadership team that values integrity, excellence and collaborative problem solving, with responsibility for quality, rostering and waste reduction across the kitchen.