Lead Sous Chef - Tex-Mex Pub Kitchen, Fast-Paced

Moon Dog Brewing Pty; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Pre-opening team involvement

Employee Assistance Program

Mechanical bull for fun

Job summary

Moon Dog Geelong is opening a Wild West kitchen and is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to work with the Head Chef, leading the kitchen team through Tex-Mex, Americana and pub-inspired dishes.

The ideal candidate has years of senior kitchen experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to training and cost control. This role involves pre-opening tasks and weekend availability in a vibrant, fast-paced venue.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery - or equivalent.
• Well-developed communication and time management skills.
• A working knowledge and understanding of HACCP procedures, including training of colleagues.
• Recruitment and training experience.
• Two+ years experience in a senior role in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef to create & execute your menu for Tex-Mex, Americana and Pub cuisine.
• Ensuring all chefs maintain food hygiene safety standards.
• Running busy services with a calm and positive demeanour.
• Administrative tasks including ordering, rostering and managing food costs.
• People management, supporting and training of the team.
• Ensuring labour costs run to the desired budgets.

Skills

Communication

Time management

HACCP knowledge

Recruitment experience

Team leadership

Education

Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery

Job description

Moon Dog Geelong is opening a Wild West kitchen and is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to work with the Head Chef, leading the kitchen team through Tex-Mex, Americana and pub-inspired dishes.

The ideal candidate has years of senior kitchen experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to training and cost control. This role involves pre-opening tasks and weekend availability in a vibrant, fast-paced venue.