Senior Grill & Steak Chef — Lead, Mentor & Kitchen Maestro

Sandstone & Co; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandstone & Co in Geelong, Victoria, seeks an experienced chef to balance hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership across our restaurant, lounge, tasting and event menus. You will confidently run the grill and pans, aiming for consistent quality and presentation.

Working with the Head Chef, you’ll mentor and develop junior staff, plan prep, manage stock and costs, and uphold food safety and WHS standards while delivering guest-satisfying dining experiences on nights, weekends, and split shifts.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in professional commercial kitchens.
• Strong steak and pan cooking experience with multiple orders.
• Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery).
• Solid understanding of Australian food safety, hygiene and WHS.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills; mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent communication and adaptability.
• Close attention to detail in food prep and presentation.
• Ability to multitask and stay organised under pressure.
• Genuine commitment to guest satisfaction and sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations with the Head Chef.
• Deliver high-quality food prep, cooking and presentation.
• Lead steaks and pans: cooking, temps, resting, sauces.
• Plan prep lists; manage orders; ensure service readiness.
• Contribute to menu planning and dish development.
• Train, mentor and supervise chefs; provide feedback.
• Support colleagues during service and maintain communication.
• Manage stock, orders, rotation, waste and food costs.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and WHS standards.
• Foster respectful, collaborative kitchen culture aligned to vision.

Skills

Steak cooking

Kitchen leadership

Mentoring juniors

Food safety

Communication

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Sandstone & Co in Geelong, Victoria, seeks an experienced chef to balance hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership across our restaurant, lounge, tasting and event menus. You will confidently run the grill and pans, aiming for consistent quality and presentation.

Working with the Head Chef, you’ll mentor and develop junior staff, plan prep, manage stock and costs, and uphold food safety and WHS standards while delivering guest-satisfying dining experiences on nights, weekends, and split shifts.