Sous Chef - Morris Moor

Stomping Ground Brewery; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Beer discounts

Partner discounts

Job summary

Stomping Ground Brewery in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the Morris Moor kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef, lead during busy services and help build a positive, inclusive kitchen culture.

The role focuses on maintaining high quality, safety standards and efficient service, with opportunities for development within a growing hospitality group. Perks include meals on shift and beer discounts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.
• Strong skills in kitchen operations, staff supervision, service leadership, stock control and food safety.
• Experience with Cooking the Books, Tanda and Fresho (highly regarded).
• Strong communication and people skills, and the ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef to lead the kitchen and run service smoothly, keeping a high standard of quality and consistency during busy periods.
• Help meet food GP targets, and control, record and report wastage.
• Make sure dishes meet company standards for recipe, preparation, temperature, seasoning and presentation.
• Build rosters two weeks in advance and manage leave with business needs in mind.
• Manage stock rotation and storage, and complete accurate fortnightly stocktakes.
• Make sure WHS, HACCP and food safety standards are always met, including temperature records, labelling and cleaning schedules.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Staff supervision

Service leadership

Food safety

Communication

People skills

Adaptability

Tools

Cooking the Books

Tanda

Fresho

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re a proudly independent brewery, built on the idea that beer should be for everyone. Inspired by Melbourne’s rich brewing history, Stomping Ground has been bringing people together over quality craft beer since 2016. Our Morris Moor Beer Hall is housed in a revitalised old cigarette factory: a big, welcoming, European-inspired space with an award-winning architecturally designed fit-out. It’s fast-paced, lively and full of character.

THE GIG

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at Morris Moor. Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll help run every part of the kitchen day to day and take the lead when the Head Chef is away. You’ll lead the team through busy services, keep food quality and safety standards high, and help build a positive, inclusive kitchen culture.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 1 to 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role
• Strong skills in kitchen operations, staff supervision, service leadership, stock control and food safety
• Experience with Cooking the Books, Tanda and Fresho (highly regarded)
• Strong communication and people skills, and the ability to stay calm and professional under pressure
• Adaptability, a commitment to innovation and a genuine passion for good food, beer and community

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Head Chef to lead the kitchen and run service smoothly, keeping a high standard of quality and consistency during busy periods
• Help meet food GP targets, and control, record and report wastage
• Make sure dishes meet company standards for recipe, preparation, temperature, seasoning and presentation
• Build rosters two weeks in advance and manage leave with business needs in mind
• Manage stock rotation and storage, and complete accurate fortnightly stocktakes
• Make sure WHS, HACCP and food safety standards are always met, including temperature records, labelling and cleaning schedules

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Join a passionate and fun-loving team in a thriving independent brewery
• Opportunities for career development within a growing hospitality group
• Work in a supportive, collaborative and energetic team environment
• Great staff perks including meals on shift, beer and partner discounts