Senior Sous Chef

Woods & Co Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent gastro-pub in Melbourne seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations with a clear pathway to Head Chef. The role includes mentoring a team, managing kitchen logistics, and ensuring food quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-volume environments, strong leadership skills, and a passion for menu development. Enjoy a supportive work culture focused on teamwork and creativity.

Benefits

Work-life balance with Mondays and Tuesdays off

Clear progression into Head Chef role

Team events and supportive work culture

Fully equipped kitchen to execute creative vision

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume gastro-pub.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Proactive approach with emphasis on quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Manage ordering and stocktake.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Quality focus

Creativity

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Woods & Co Recruitment are partnering up with a famous local gastro-pub recognised for its creative food, lively events and people-first culture. Step into a Senior Sous Chef role with a clear pathway to Head Chef, joining a tight-knit team with strong tenure and a highly-experienced and passionate owner.

If you’re ready to take ownership of the kitchen, mentor a team and be part of a collaborative environment where chefs are encouraged to enjoy themselves then this role is for you! Backed by a group who values culture and teamwork, this is your chance to make every service count and ensure every dish leaves a lasting impression.

What’s in it for you?

• Clear progression into Head Chef role with training and support from the management team.
• Work-life balance | Mondays and Tuesdays off.
• A respected venue where collaboration, staff well-being and a love for great food comes first.
• Fully equipped kitchen and tools to execute your creative vision.
• Team events, celebrations and a supportive work culture.

What do you do?

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations alongside the Head Chef to effectively manage the kitchen operations.
• Train on the job and grow into your future Head Chef role.
• Mentor and inspire the team to maintain high standards of consistency, quality and culture.
• Delegate effectively, implement structures and streamline kitchen systems.
• Manage ordering, stocktake and deliveries to ensure smooth kitchen operations and minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and maintain a clean and organised kitchen.
• Stay on trend with food and collaborate with the Head Chef in bringing creative ideas and new menu concepts to life.
• Maintain a positive and engaging kitchen environment where staff enjoy coming to work.

What do you need?

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume gastro-pub environment.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage tasks under pressure.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team.
• Proactive and hands-on approach with a focus on quality, consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborative mindset and values respect, teamwork and culture.
• Passion for menu development, staying on trend and introducing new ideas.
• Genuine interest in longevity and being part of a close-knit, people-first team.

If you\'re as passionate about this position as we are, then please don\'t delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact:

• Kat on 0482 095 930 or [e-mail].
• Shea on 0407 163 529 or [e-mail].

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.

Join a lively gastro-pub where you can get hands-on in the kitchen, bring your ideas to life & let your leadership take you all the way to Head Chef.