Sous Chef | Barons

Swillhouse; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Regular training sessions

Group-wide development sessions

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Swillhouse, a premium hospitality group, invites applications for a Sous Chef role at Barons Bar & Grill on Sydney Harbour. You will lead kitchen sections during service, coordinate stations and support the Head Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality dishes daily.

Join a team focused on food safety, strong mise en place, and mentorship of junior chefs, while contributing to a culture of professionalism, teamwork and accountability in a bustling, high-end setting.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef in premium dining restaurant.
• Calm and professional under high-pressure service.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience mentoring junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead sections of the kitchen during service and coordinate between stations.
• Support Head Chef in delivering high-quality food each service.
• Maintain mise en place, prep systems and kitchen organisation.
• Assist with training and development of junior chefs.
• Assist with ordering, stock control and supplier deliveries.
• Monitor portioning, waste and kitchen efficiency.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and WHS standards at all times.
• Contribute to a positive厨房 culture built on professionalism and teamwork.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Job description

Swillhouse is an independent hospitality group creating venues with distinct identities and lasting relevance. Across restaurants, bars and late-night music rooms, each space is shaped by craft, atmosphere and a deep attention to detail.

Our venues are only as strong as the people behind them. We care about how the work is done — leadership that’s present, standards that matter, and teams who take pride in their role and the experience they deliver every day.

Barons Bar & Grill brings old-world hospitality to the heart of Sydney Harbour, celebrating Australia’s finest produce through prime cuts, flame-grilled meats, classic seafood and nostalgic desserts. An intimate, candlelit dining room of pressed white linen, burgundy leather booths and mid-century art, brought to life by the rich, cinematic sounds of a restored 1950s Hammond organ. A transportive dining experience where timeless glamour meets the warmth of a classic bar and grill.

About the Role

• Leading sections of the kitchen during service and ensuring smooth coordination between stations
• Supporting the Head Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food across every service
• Maintaining strong mise en place, prep systems and kitchen organisation
• Supporting training and development of junior chefs
• Assisting with ordering, stock control and supplier deliveries
• Monitoring portioning, waste control and kitchen efficiency
• Upholding food safety, hygiene and WHS standards at all times
• Contributing to a positive kitchen culture built on professionalism, teamwork and accountability

About You

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a premium dining restaurant
• A calm and professional approach to high-pressure service environments
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence in managing prep, service flow and kitchen coordination
• Experience supporting junior chefs through training and mentorship
• A commitment to food safety, cleanliness and operational discipline
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering memorable dining experiences

Why Join Us

• Be part of a high-performing hospitality group where venues have distinct identities
• Ongoing learning through regular venue trainings, masterclasses and group-wide development sessions
• A strong commitment to physical and psychological safety, with clear pathways to speak up and be supported
• Access to 24/7 confidential wellbeing support through Sonder, including mental health, medical and safety services
• Generous staff discounts across Swillhouse venues for all team members
• Access to lifestyle and wellbeing partnerships, including fitness, recovery, and workwear discounts