Sous Chef

Frontline Recruitment; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Super

Positive team culture

Career development

Beachfront location nearby

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a high-volume kitchen in Geelong, VIC. This hands-on leadership role will coordinate multiple sections, with a focus on the grill, while driving food quality and service standards in a fast-paced pub environment.

Permanent full-time position offering $75,000–$85,000 plus super, a positive team culture, leadership development, and beachside location across the road from the beach. Australian working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a pub, casual dining or high-volume environment.
• Strong ability to perform under pressure during busy service periods.
• Confident across multiple kitchen sections, particularly the grill.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior kitchen staff.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day kitchen operations across busy pub service.
• Work hands-on across multiple sections, with particular strength on the grill.
• Coordinate the kitchen team during high-volume service.
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Help foster a positive, team-focused kitchen culture.

Skills

Sous Chef

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Job description

Sous Chef Frontline Recruitment Geelong, VIC, AU

• Join a thriving team in Shepparton
• Varied & Impactful Role
• Growth opportunities

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Sous Chef to join a busy, high-volume kitchen team on a permanent basis.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being part of a strong, all-rounder kitchen team. You'll work alongside an experienced brigade, take an active role across multiple sections and help drive consistent food quality, service standards and kitchen performance.

This role is ideal for a Sous Chef looking to step up their leadership skills while remaining hands-on in the kitchen.

What’s In It For You:

• $75,000 – $85,000 + Super with a permanent full-time position
• Enjoy coming to work each day to a genuinely positive team culture
• Develop your career and leadership skills as a support to Head Chef and leader to the junior crew
• Work across the road from the beach

The Role:

• Lead and support day-to-day kitchen operations across busy pub service
• Work hands-on across multiple sections, with particular strength on the grill
• Coordinate the kitchen team during high-volume service
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance
• Mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff
• Help foster a positive, team-focused kitchen culture

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a pub, casual dining or high-volume environment
• Strong ability to perform under pressure during busy service periods
• Confident across multiple kitchen sections, particularly the grill
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior kitchen staff
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards

If you're an experienced Sous Chef who loves the energy of a busy service and wants to be part of a strong, hands-on kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you.

Full Australian working rights are necessary.

Reference number: 1200760
Profession:Hospitality & TourismChefs/Cooks

Company: Frontline Recruitment
Date posted: 3rd Sep, 2026