Future Future is hiring a Full time Sous Chef role in Richmond, VIC. Apply now to be part of our team.
Job summary:
- Flexible hours available
- Expected salary: $76,000 - $80,000 per year
Junior Sous Chef – Future Future (Richmond, VIC)
About Us Future Future is a modern Japanese restaurant in Richmond, known for blending tradition with contemporary creativity. With a loyal following and a growing private dining and events business, we’re looking for ambitious, talented chefs to join our team and help shape the next chapter of our kitchen.
The Role We’re seeking a full-time Junior Sous Chef to support our back-of-house leadership team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this role plays a key part in kitchen operations, financial performance, and team development while ensuring food is delivered to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Hands-on role in day-to-day kitchen operations and service.
- Assist with menu development that balances creativity, brand direction, and financial targets.
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and timely service during high-volume periods.
- Support cost control and reporting: COGS, labour, and BOH expenses.
- Train, mentor, and lead CDPs, cooks, apprentices, and KPs.
- Ensure hygiene, safety, and compliance are upheld at all times.
- Manage stock levels, ordering, and wastage control.
- Uphold a collaborative, positive, and motivated kitchen culture.
What We’re Looking For
- Certificate-qualified Chef with minimum 3+ years’ experience in a comparable role.
- Solid leadership and communication skills – able to motivate and train a team.
- Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and highly organised.
- Professional presentation and attention to detail.
- Passion for Japanese food and culture a strong advantage.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (aligned to experience and award compliance).
- Full-time, stable role in an established and respected hospitality group.
- Opportunity to grow with an ambitious and creative team.
- Supportive, energetic, and professional working environment.
How to Apply Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to ****@futurefuture.com.au, or apply directly via this platform.