Join Our Kitchen Crew in Dunsborough!
We’re seeking a Sous Chef who’s all about flavour, teamwork, and fresh local produce. Someone who can bring solid skills to the pass, but also a bit of spark and curiosity to what we do every day.
At Wayfinder, we’re a young and growing wine bar/restaurant in the heart of Dunsborough – built around good food, good wine, and a strong sense of place. Just over a year in, we’ve become a local favourite for relaxed, thoughtful dining. Now we’re getting ready for our next chapter, and we’d love a Sous Chef who’s keen to grow with us.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Casual and Permanent, full-time positions available
- Flexible roster to support work/life balance
- A creative kitchen that values technique, ideas and input
- Access to our farm garden – harvest to plate
- A collaborative team culture grounded in respect, care and curiosity
- Chance to develop your own style and influence the menu
About You:
We’re seeking candidates who are experienced, curious and unafraid to bring ideas to the pass. You work well under pressure, take pride in presentation, and love collaborating with a team that genuinely cares.
- 3+ years experience in a commercial kitchen
- Strong understanding of food prep, timing, plating and service delivery
- A flair for the art of food and wine pairing
- A creative eye and passion for high-quality food with a seasonal focus
- Calm, reliable and focused, especially during busy services
- Proactive approach to maintaining standards, cleanliness and safety
- Positive communicator who’s open to feedback and loves sharing knowledge
- You enjoy being part of a team and value collaboration and care in service
- You want to live and work in a region surrounded by nature, good food, and great people
This is a rare opportunity to be part of something growing, creative, and truly connected to the land.
About Us
Overstory consists of Wayfinder in Dunsborough & Margaret River, Western Australia, Small Wonder in Tamar Valley, Tasmania. We also work with likeminded producers from Europe and beyond, importing their wines into the Australian market, through our East-coast based distribution business, Small Story Merchants.
Apply Now
If this is the role for you, Wayfinder welcomes and encourages you to apply now by sending your current resume and a cover letter. Let’s create something delicious together.
Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly.
Applicants with permanent residency will be preferred.
No recruitment agencies please.