Sous Chef | Greca

Greca; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Varied venue experiences

Job summary

Greca in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at our lively Greek taverna. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to keep services smooth, train junior cooks, and maintain high standards of quality and presentation.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced kitchen, with coaching, stock control, and opportunities to grow across The Apollo Restaurant Group. Competitive benefits include staff discounts and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a busy restaurant.
• Calm, clear approach when service gets busy.
• Fair, supportive leadership and staff development.
• Strong organisational skills and a 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.
• Keep food safety, cleanliness and kitchen standards on track.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, prep planning and waste reduction.
• Help the team deliver smooth openings, closings and handovers.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Calm handling during peak service

Leadership & staff development

Organisational skills

Job description

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.