Senior Sous Chef – Italian & Coastal Kitchen Leader

Merivale; Lorne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Monthly perks

Staff Cellar

Paid parental leave

Career growth

Merivale Academy

Accreditation support

Wellbeing support

Referral program

Job summary

Merivale, a family-owned hospitality group, seeks a talented Sous Chef for Totti’s Lorne and The Lorne Hotel Bistro. You will lead daily service, mentor junior chefs and help shape kitchen culture around teamwork, consistency and high standards in a fast-paced regional kitchen.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in high-end or hatted venues, an eye for detail, and passion for Italian and coastal pub-style cooking. Open kitchen tempo and guest-focused delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a high-end or hatted restaurant with seasonal produce.
• Adaptable, organized, detail-oriented.
• Experience with charcoal oven and grill preferred or keen to learn.
• Strong open-kitchen communication and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead service and kitchen operations with Head Chefs and Exec team.
• Mentor junior chefs and drive consistency, teamwork and high standards.
• Oversee quality and execution of Italian-inspired and coastal pub dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Open kitchen

Italian cuisine

Attention to detail

Tools

Charcoal oven

Grill

Job description

Merivale, a family-owned hospitality group, seeks a talented Sous Chef for Totti’s Lorne and The Lorne Hotel Bistro. You will lead daily service, mentor junior chefs and help shape kitchen culture around teamwork, consistency and high standards in a fast-paced regional kitchen.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in high-end or hatted venues, an eye for detail, and passion for Italian and coastal pub-style cooking. Open kitchen tempo and guest-focused delivery are essential.