Sous Chef & CDP

Middle Brighton Baths; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baths Middle Brighton is seeking a qualified, passionate cook to join our busy kitchen as Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a full-time role (part-time or casual also possible). You will contribute across food prep, cooking, and training, in a fast-paced, high‑volume environment on the waterfront in Melbourne.

With at least 2 years in restaurant and bistro cooking and experience with private dining or functions preferred, you’ll help uphold top hygiene, safety standards and a positive,

Qualifications

• Past experience in fast paced high volume kitchens.
• Prior experience with exclusive functions or private dining is preferred but not essential
• At least 2 years experience in restaurant and bistro cooking would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a positive learning and supportive team culture with a high degree of professionalism
• Excellent food hygiene and occupational Health & Safety standards
• Work well within a team. You will be involved in all aspects of the kitchen from food preparation, cooking, training other staff
• A quick thinking ability to be able to perform numerous tasks in a fast paced environment.
• The ability to take on new ideas and think "outside of the box"
• Ability to prep and organise ahead and the ability to work well under pressure
• Good interpersonal communication skills

Job description

The Baths Middle Brighton is a multi-faceted facility (Downstairs Dining, Upstairs Event Space, Health Club and Fish & Chip Shop) located on the waterfront in Brighton with beachfront ocean & city views.

Downstairs at The Baths offers both indoor & outdoor dining. Upstairs at The Baths presents a unique event space where we host an array of celebrations with a capacity of 120 seated and 200 cocktail style, the versatile venue can also host smaller functions for group dining.

With a new head chef, we are building a team ahead of summer & the high-season ... join us!

About the Role:

We are looking for a qualified, passionate, and committed person to take on the Full-Time (part-time or casual role also a possibility) of Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.

Qualifications & experience

• Past experience in fast paced high volume kitchens
• Previous experience with exclusive functions or private dining is preferred but not essential
• At least 2 years experience in restaurant and bistro cooking would be beneficial

Tasks & responsibilities

• Encourage a positive learning and supportive team culture with a high degree of professionalism
• Excellent food hygiene and occupational Health & Safety standards
• Work well within a team. You will be involved in all aspects of the kitchen from food preparation, cooking, training other staff
• A quick thinking ability to be able to perform numerous tasks in a fast paced environment.
• The ability to take on new ideas and think "outside of the box"
• Ability to prep and organise ahead and the ability to work well under pressure
• Good interpersonal communication skills

We believe this is an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference to people's lives and work in a fun, face paced & dynamic environment.