Sous Chef
For an experienced fine dining or premium Sous Chef to deliver exceptional Mediterranean and seafood cuisine for a vibrant seaside hospitality venue.
About the Sous Chef role
* Requires: fine dining or premium Sous Chef experienced and good on pans and grill
* Salary guide: Up to $90,000 annually
* Location: Southern Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria.
What the Sous Chef will do each day
* Work a 4 to 5-day rotating roster with shift coverage Wednesday night through Sunday lunch.
* Support the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen operations focussed on Mediterranean cuisine featuring quality seafood dishes.
* Manage your own kitchen section and provide mentoring to apprentices to maintain consistent culinary standards.
* Alternate days off strategically with the Head Chef during lower volume periods, particularly in winter months.
* Maintain strict food cost control and labour efficiency to maximise kitchen profitability.
* Assist with execution of small weddings and cocktail functions ranging from 50 to 100 guests, adapting to event-specific culinary and operational needs.
* Operate in a busy, customer-focused environment within an esteemed marina venue that upholds quality and reputation.
Why this Sous Chef role stands out?
This Sous Chef role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic yet quality-driven kitchen environment. You will play a vital role supporting the Head Chef and leading a small, skilled team specialising in Mediterranean and seafood cuisine. Opportunities to manage events such as weddings and cocktail functions provide diverse culinary challenges. Working in a seaside location gives you the chance to be part of an iconic hospitality destination where quality, innovation, and cost control are key.
Your next employer
is a boutique hospitality venue known for delivering elevated Mediterranean seafood dining experiences. They offer stable employment for an Sous Chef with a transparent commission-based salary. Employees benefit from working in a supportive environment where quality, consistency, and team collaboration are valued.
What you need to succeed as an Intermediate Sous Chef
* Essential culinary qualifications and minimum 2 years' sous chef experience.
* Skill managing Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on seafood dishes.
* Strong kitchen team leadership, mentoring apprentices, and managing section operations.
* Permanent Residency status required for employment eligibility.
Job benefits for Intermediate Sous Chef include
* Competitive salary plus performance commission.
* Rotating four to five day roster with balanced days off including some Sundays.
* Opportunities to lead catering for weddings and cocktail functions.
* Work within a scenic hospitality venue with indoor and outdoor dining.
* Supportive small team culture promoting career growth.
Not quite right for you?
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