Sous Chef, Greca: pace, pride, and real leadership—join a strong brigade and own service in a busy, loved venue.
13th February, 2026
Greca is our high-energy Greek taverna on the river at Howard Smith Wharves—big service, open-flame flavours, and a kitchen that runs on standards, teamwork and good momentum. Part of The Apollo Restaurant Group, we back the people who back the craft: genuine hospitality, strong culture, and getting better every day.
We're looking for a Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef to lead service, lift standards, and develop a tight, happy brigade.
The role
You'll be hands-on across prep and service - helping drive consistency, quality and pace. You'll lead from the front, coach the team, and keep the fundamentals tight: mise en place, cleanliness, section readiness and smooth communication.
Key responsibilities
* Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and service leadership
* Run sections during service and confidently lead the pass when required
* Train, coach and develop junior chefs and kitchen hands
* Maintain food quality, portioning and presentation standards
* Ensure HACCP/food safety compliance and high kitchen cleanliness standards
* Assist with ordering, stock control, waste reduction and daily prep planning
* Help deliver smooth openings/closings and strong checklist culture
About you
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef
* Calm under pressure with excellent service leadership and communication
* Strong prep discipline and a standards-first mindset
* Team-focused – firm, fair, and invested in developing others
* Great organisation: rosters, ordering, stock, cleanliness and timing are second nature
What you'll get
* A supportive, high-performing team and a busy, vibrant venue
* Career progression within the group
* 50% staff discount across Howard Smith Wharves venues
* Growth, training and great incentives
Step into a Sous Chef role with real growth, a strong brigade, and 50% staff discount across Howard Smith Wharves — apply now.
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