Sous Chef | Greca

Apollo Restaurant Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount across restaurants

Dining discount for you and up to 4

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Greca, The Apollo Restaurant Group's lively Greek taverna in Brisbane, is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead prep and service alongside the Head Chef.

You’ll coach junior chefs, maintain food quality, and uphold safety and cleanliness while keeping pace during busy service. This role offers training and growth across The Apollo Restaurant Group, within a team that values guests, teamwork and Kaizen, Be Original, and Own It Together.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a busy restaurant setting.
• Ability to coach and develop junior chefs and kitchen hands.
• Calm, clear leadership during high-pressure service.
• Strong organisation and team‑first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and service.
• Run sections and lead the pass when needed.
• Coach and develop junior chefs and kitchen hands.
• Maintain food quality, portioning and presentation.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness and kitchen standards.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, prep planning and waste reduction.
• Support smooth openings, closings and handovers.

Job description

15th October, 2026

Join Greca's busy Greek kitchen and grow with The Apollo Restaurant Group, home to distinctive restaurants in Sydney, Brisbane and Tokyo.

About The Apollo Restaurant Group

We create dining experiences that bring people together through food, design and genuine hospitality. Our restaurants include The Apollo, Cho Cho San and Olympus Dining in Sydney; Greca and Yoko Dining in Brisbane; and The Apollo Ginza in Tokyo. We’re also growing in Sydney with Bistro Baptiste and Tenjo at Wunderlich Lane.

Each venue has its own character, but the way we work is shared across the group. Obsess Over Guests means noticing the details and helping every guest feel welcome. Kaizen: Always Better is about learning and improving every day. Be Original means bringing a clear point of view to what we create. And Own It Together means taking responsibility, sharing what we know and helping the whole team succeed.

We want our people to feel proud of what they do, supported by the people around them and able to grow as the group grows.

About Greca

Greca is our lively Greek taverna at Howard Smith Wharves, known for generous hospitality and a fast-moving service. We’re looking for a Sous Chef who’ll bring care and energy to the role and help make Greca a great place to work as well as a great place to eat.

About the role

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen through prep and service. You’ll be hands-on, help keep the team organised and bring a steady presence when the pace picks up. You’ll also coach developing chefs and kitchen hands, share what you know and help the brigade keep getting better.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and service
• Running sections and leading the pass when needed
• Coaching and developing junior chefs and kitchen hands
• Maintaining food quality, portioning and presentation
• Keeping food safety, cleanliness and kitchen standards on track
• Assisting with ordering, stock control, prep planning and waste reduction
• Helping the team deliver smooth openings, closings and handovers

What you’ll bring

• Experience as a Sous Chef, in a busy restaurant
• A calm, clear approach when service gets busy
• A fair, supportive way of leading and developing people
• Good organisation and a team-first attitude

What you’ll get

• A supportive kitchen team and a busy, much-loved venue
• Training and opportunities to grow across The Apollo Restaurant Group
• A 50% staff discount across our restaurants and 25% for you & up 4 guests across Howard Smith Wharves venues
• The chance to be part of a group that cares about its guests, its food and the people who make it all happen

If you care about good food, good people and a kitchen that pulls together, we’d love to hear from you.