Sous Chef - Neapolitan Pizza & Creative Kitchen Lead

Southbank Beer Garden; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbank Beer Garden in Brisbane is seeking a passionate Sous Chef with Neapolitan pizza experience to lead a high-energy kitchen near the river. You’ll own and evolve the pizza program, craft share plates, and contribute to a burger and sandwich offering that pairs with our drinks list.

The role demands hands-on leadership, rosters, stock control, food safety, and a love for bold flavors. You’ll mentor a team, push culinary creativity, and help create a lively, guests-first dining atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience as sous chef with pizza focus.
• Ability to manage rosters, ordering, stock control and training.
• Passion for sharing plates and high-energy service.
• Commitment to quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the pizza program.
• Help create share plates menu.
• Contribute to burger/sandwich offering.
• Run the kitchen day to day during service.
• Mentor the kitchen team and pass on your passion.
• Maintain high-energy service during peak times.

Skills

Neapolitan pizza

Team leadership

Dough development

Oven operation

Food safety

Menu development

Tools

Stone deck oven

Rotating oven

Job description

Southbank Beer Garden in Brisbane is seeking a passionate Sous Chef with Neapolitan pizza experience to lead a high-energy kitchen near the river. You’ll own and evolve the pizza program, craft share plates, and contribute to a burger and sandwich offering that pairs with our drinks list.

The role demands hands-on leadership, rosters, stock control, food safety, and a love for bold flavors. You’ll mentor a team, push culinary creativity, and help create a lively, guests-first dining atmosphere.