Sous Chef

Bright Brewery; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Brewery is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading all kitchen operations at Bright Taphouse Croydon, ensuring a high-quality, consistent and efficient food offering. You will lead day-to-day kitchen execution, mentor the team and uphold standards across service, food safety and systems.

In this fast-paced setting you will oversee service during peak periods, train staff and ensure compliance with HACCP and OH&S requirements while maintaining cost control and stock

Qualifications

• Qualified chef with experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Ability to lead and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and compliance requirements.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Ability to manage time, prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including cost control and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensure consistent execution of food during service periods.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation and portion control.
• Manage kitchen workflow and performance during peak service.
• Ensure all kitchen operations meet food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with OH&S requirements.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to kitchen team members.
• Allocate tasks, manage service flow and monitor team performance.
• Support training, onboarding and development of kitchen staff.
• Assist in managing staff hours, breaks and productivity during service.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Organisational skills

Fast-paced environment

Cost control

Stock management

Education

Chef qualification

Tools

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

HACCP knowledge

Job description

The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Head Chef in leading all kitchen operations at Bright Taphouse Croydon, ensuring a high-quality, consistent and efficient food offering. The role is accountable for day-to-day kitchen execution, team leadership and maintaining standards across service, food safety and systems.

Key responsibilities

Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef

Ensure consistent execution of food during service periods

Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation and portion control

Manage kitchen workflow and performance during peak service

Ensure all kitchen operations meet food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards

Maintain a safe working environment in line with OH&S requirements

Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to kitchen team members

Allocate tasks, manage service flow and monitor team performance

Support training, onboarding and development of kitchen staff

Assist in managing staff hours, breaks and productivity during service

About you

Qualified Chef with experience in a similar role

Strong understanding of kitchen operations and service delivery

Proven ability to lead and support a team in a fast-paced environment

Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and compliance requirements

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Ability to manage time, prioritise tasks and work under pressure

Strong communication and organisational skills

Understanding of kitchen financials including cost control and stock management

About us

Bright Brewery is authentic in leadership, food and communication. We are sustainable in food handling, waste reduction and operations. We are active in service, improvement and team contribution. We are inclusive in team culture and behaviour. We are genuine in everything we do, use quality natural ingredients to create honest products, respect and protect our alpine environment, and create a space where everyone feels welcome.