Sous Chef – New Venue – Bayswater

Inac Hospitality; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

INAC Hospitality Pty is opening a brand-new hospitality and entertainment venue in Melbourne, and we’re seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the opening team and help establish the kitchen from day one.

Backed by an established group, this is a great opportunity to work with the Head Chef, build the kitchen from the ground up, and shape the standards, systems and culture that will drive the venue forward.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or senior role in a busy venue.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills and team leadership.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen with fast pace.
• Understanding of food costs, stock control and compliance.
• Practical, organised and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef through opening and ongoing operations.
• Train, develop and supervise the BOH team.
• Establish kitchen systems, procedures and service standards.
• Lead preparation and service across busy periods.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, food costs and wastage.
• Maintain high food safety, cleanliness and compliance.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in Head Chef’s absence.
• Help build a professional kitchen culture.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and venue leadership.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Team leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food cost understanding

Organised and reliable

Job description

Job Overview

A brand-new hospitality and entertainment venue is opening Soon, and we’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the opening team and play a key role in establishing the kitchen from day one.

Backed by an established and growing hospitality group, this is a great opportunity to join a new kitchen from the ground up, work closely with the Head Chef, and help build the systems, standards and team culture that will drive the venue forward.

The food offering will be fresh, approachable and family-focused, with a broad menu of crowd favourites including burgers, parmas, pizzas, share plates and quality casual dining dishes.

About the Role

As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef through the opening period, launch and ongoing operation of the venue.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced chef who enjoys being on the tools, leading a team during service and helping maintain an organised, efficient and positive kitchen.

You’ll be a key second-in-command and will need to be confident stepping up to lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the Head Chef through the venue opening and ongoing operations


• Assist with training, developing and supervising the BOH team


• Help establish kitchen systems, procedures and service standards


• Lead preparation and service across busy trading periods


• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and portion control


• Assist with ordering, stock control, food costs and wastage


• Maintain high food safety, cleanliness and compliance standards


• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence


• Help build a positive, accountable and professional kitchen culture


• Work closely with the Head Chef and wider venue leadership team

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef in a busy restaurant, pub, club or large-format venue


• Strong hands-on cooking skills and confidence leading a team


• Experience working in a high-volume kitchen


• A good understanding of food costs, stock control and kitchen compliance


• A practical, organised and reliable approach