Sous Chef
Hospitality · Port Melbourne, Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
Modern classics, premium proteins, seafood and pub-style dishes go out of this Port Melbourne kitchen, and the Head Chef needs a right hand. A professional hospitality venue in Victoria is adding an experienced Sous Chef to its kitchen leadership team.
The employer wants proof of real-world ability: owning service when it gets busy, lifting the team and putting out quality food consistently. It is about pairing genuine culinary experience with a long-term role, with input into operations, food quality, team leadership, stock and menu development.
South African chefs should keep employment letters ready, as experience will be verified and a performance review is part of sponsorship consideration.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Head Chef's right hand in daily kitchen leadership and operations
- Own kitchen performance when service is at its busiest
- Lead, coach and mentor kitchen staff, from juniors to seniors
- Cook and send out dishes of consistently high quality, holding presentation, portions and recipe standards
- Organise prep so service runs efficiently
- Handle ordering and supplier needs, track stock and keep inventory in good shape
- Keep food costs under control and cut needless wastage
- Uphold food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
- Pitch menu and seasonal ideas
- Make sure modern classics, premium proteins, seafood and pub-style dishes are executed consistently
- Work hand in hand with management and front-of-house, and help build a professional, respectful and productive kitchen
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated background as a Sous Chef or an experienced senior chef
- Strong grounding in a high-volume pub, bistro, restaurant or similar kitchen
- Proven hands-on cooking and prep skills
- Demonstrated ability to run a kitchen team through busy services, with strong communication and leadership
- Strong grasp of food quality, presentation and consistency, plus sound food safety and hygiene practice
- Experience with stock control, ordering, food costing and managing wastage
- Works efficiently under pressure
- Reliable and professional about kitchen responsibilities
- Can demonstrate and verify genuine culinary employment, and candidates with documented, verifiable chef experience are encouraged to apply
- Willing to take part in the required performance review for sponsorship consideration
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp