Sous Chef - Flores (New Restaurant Opening)
Full-time
About the Opportunity
This is a rare chance to step into a senior culinary leadership role at one of Melbourne's most exciting newly opened hospitality venues.
This role plays a key part in refining standards, leading the team and continuing to shape the culinary direction of The Angel of Malvern. Working closely with our senior leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving quality, consistency and performance across all kitchen operations.
You'llbring strong leadership, creativity and operational expertise, fostering a high-performance kitchen culture built on respect, accountability and excellence.
What You'll Do
As part of our senior kitchen leadership team, you will:
* Lead and oversee day‐to‐day kitchen operations
* Deliver consistent, high‐quality food across all services
* Refine and execute menus in line with the venue's direction
* Train, mentor and manage kitchen team performance
* Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards
* Manage stock control, ordering, wastage and food costs
* Oversee prep planning, service flow and kitchen organisation
* Build a positive, motivated and professional kitchen culture
About You
You're an experienced, hands‐on kitchen leader who leads by example. You take pride in both people development and operational excellence. You'll also bring:
* 5+ years experience in professional commercial kitchens
* Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* A calm, structured approach under pressure
* A sound understanding of Australia food safety and WHS requirements
* Availability across nights,weekendsand rotating rosters
Why Join Us
* Shape one of Melbourne's most well-supported venue in an exciting growth phase
* Be part of a passionate,ambitiousand supportive kitchen team
* Work in a beautifully designed, multilevel flagship venue
* Genuine career progression within an expanding hospitality group
* Ongoing training,developmentand staff benefits
* A collaborative, inclusive andhigh-performanceculture
Be Part of Something Special
Join us on this exciting journey and help deliver a culinary experience Melbournewon'tforget.
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