Sous Chef - Tudor Inn

endeavour group careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALH Hotels discount card

Woolworths discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Endeavour Group is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a high-volume pub kitchen. You’ll run service when the Head Chef is away, mentor the team and ensure every plate leaves the pass as a showpiece.

You bring proven leadership, up-to-date food safety credentials and a genuine love for crafting memorable meals. The role offers strong career growth within ALH Hotels and the Endeavour Group network, plus exclusive staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Sous Chef experience in a high-volume pub or equivalent setting.
• Up-to-date food safety certifications required.
• Strong leadership with a calm, capable approach.

Responsibilities

• Run service in the Head Chef's absence and oversee shifts.
• Mentor and develop the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure every dish leaving the kitchen is of consistent quality and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Food safety credentials

High-volume kitchen

Education

Culinary qualification or equivalent

Tools

Food safety certification

Job description

We’re on the hunt for a Sous Chef, a right hand to our Head Chef - someone able to run the show when they are not in venue, use your passion to create memorable food and run a smooth ship

A day in the life of a Senior Sous Chef:

You’ll be a key part of the leadership team, supporting the Head Chef to ensure every service is flawless.

Take charge of shifts, mentor the team, and keep the kitchen standards razor‑sharp.

Inspire your crew with your expertise and a can‑do attitude, ensuring every plate that leaves the kitchen is a work of art.

Inherent requirements:

This is a hands‑on role that involves manual handling and lifting as part of regular duties (e.g. moving stock, kegs, and deliveries). Applicants must have the ability to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently.

About you:

You’ve got solid experience as a Sous Chef in a high‑volume pub or similar setting.

Your cooking credentials and food safety certifications are up‑to‑date.

You’re a natural‑born leader who commands respect with your skills and cool‑headed approach.

You have a serious love for creating delicious food that keeps people coming back for more.

The benefits are good too!

• Grow your career within ALH Hotels and the wider Endeavour Group network.
• An exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands.
• Through our partnership with Woolworths, you’ll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W.
• Endeavour Wellbeing Support; our EAP service offers critical incident support, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, legal and employee assistance.

In line with our ongoing commitment to responsibility, candidates will be required to complete Employee Due Diligence checks which may include a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

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