Sous Chef - The Wharf Restaurant & Bar

The Fresh Collective; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff perks

Discounts at all locations

Job summary

The Wharf Restaurant & Bar in Sydney’s Walsh Bay is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join the Theatre Bar kitchen team and shape the next chapter of our food offering.

Based at the Sydney Theatre Company, you will lead, mentor, and collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver beautifully presented dishes for restaurant and event service, while supporting cost control and kitchen operations. A strong learning mindset and full Australian working rights are essential.

Qualifications

• Commercial Cookery qualification required.
• Experience in a fast-paced bar/restaurant environment.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes for restaurant and events.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to develop menu.
• Assist with cost control and kitchen operations.
• Lead and mentor kitchen team during service.
• Step in for Head Chef when away.
• Work across gastro-pub style and grazing menu.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring

Learning mindset

Education

Commercial Cookery qualifications

Job description

The Wharf Restaurant & Bar is one of Sydney’s most iconic waterfront venues, serving up relaxed dining, great energy, and unbeatable harbour views. With space for around 200 guests, we’re a goâto spot for preâ and postâtheatre crowds as well as may locals who love our vibe.

We’re on the lookout for a fullâtime Sous Chef to join our Theatre Bar kitchen team and help shape the next chapter of our food offering.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Bring your creativity and skill to an awardâwinning hospitality group
• Join a fun, supportive, and motivated team
• Real opportunities for career progression across multiple venues
• Staff perks, including discounts at all company locations
• Competitive salary: $95k to $100k + super, depending on experience

What the role looks like

• Based at the Sydney Theatre Company in Walsh Bay
• Create beautifully presented, consistent dishes for both restaurant and event service
• Work closely with our Head Chef and Executive Chef to grow your skills and refine your craft
• Support the Head Chef with cost control and kitchen operations
• Lead, motivate, and mentor a small kitchen team to deliver fast, highâquality service
• Step up to manage the kitchen when the Head Chef is away
• Work across a gastroâpub style and grazing menu

What you bring

• Commercial Cookery qualifications
• Experience in a fastâpaced bar, restaurant, with pre theatre or similar environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A passion for learning, experimenting, and evolving as a chef
• Full working rights in Australia and availability for fullâtime hours