Senior Chefs | Merivale

Merivale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive monthly perks

Staff Cellar access

Paid parental leave

Unlimited career growth

Merivale Academy

Job summary

Merivale is a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. We are recruiting Junior Sous Chefs, Sous Chefs, Senior Sous Chefs and Head Chefs who bring strong cooking skills and a genuine interest in developing people around them.

You’ll work across established venues and exciting new projects, leading a kitchen team, maintaining high standards and growing with Merivale. If you’re ready for a fresh challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lead service and maintain standards under pressure.
• Exceptional cooking skills with focus on flavour and presentation.
• Experience coaching chefs and building supportive teams.
• Clear communication with chefs, managers and front-of-house.
• Ownership of kitchen organisation, food safety and daily operations.
• Adaptable and motivated to grow with Merivale.

Responsibilities

• Lead a section or daily kitchen operations depending on the role.
• Work with chefs to maintain standards across prep, service and presentation.
• Help your team grow and perform at its best.

Skills

Cooking skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

Job description

At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.

Job Description

The Opportunity

Merivale is looking for experienced chefs to join our teams across established venues and exciting new projects.

We’re recruiting Junior Sous Chefs, Sous Chefs, Senior Sous Chefs and Head Chefs who bring strong cooking skills, sound judgement and a genuine interest in developing the people around them.

With a diverse portfolio of restaurants and venues, there are opportunities to find a kitchen that suits your experience and ambitions, whether you’re ready to take the next step or looking for a fresh challenge.

Qualifications

The Role

You’ll play a hands-on role in delivering excellent food and creating a kitchen your team is proud to be part of. Depending on the position, you’ll lead a section, guide the wider brigade or take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a kitchen.

You’ll work closely with other chefs to maintain high standards across preparation, service and presentation, while helping your team grow and perform at its best.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have strong experience in a quality restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• Be confident leading service and maintaining standards under pressure.
• Bring excellent cooking skills and a sharp eye for flavour, consistency and presentation.
• Enjoy coaching chefs and building a capable, supportive team.
• Communicate clearly and work well with chefs, managers and front-of-house teams.
• Take ownership of kitchen organisation, food safety and day-to-day operations.
• Be adaptable, motivated and excited by the opportunity to grow with Merivale.

Whether you’re an experienced Junior Sous ready for more responsibility or a Head Chef looking for your next kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Merivale Employee Benefits

• Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
• Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
• Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options.
• Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
• Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience,F&B.
• Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
• Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.