Senior Chef de Partie / Sous Chef

Senior Chef de Partie / Sous Chef

• Inner North Melbourne | $80,000–$85,000 + Super | 4-Day Working Week
• A great opportunity for an experienced chef ready to take the next step.
• We are seeking a passionate, motivated and experienced Senior Chef de Partie / Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a well-established inner-north Melbourne pub.
• This is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes pride in their cooking, enjoys working in a busy pub environment and has the leadership skills to help drive a kitchen team forward.
• Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining high food standards and helping create a positive, organised and productive working environment.
• The Role
• This is a hands-on leadership position, combining quality food preparation and service with kitchen supervision and organisation.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assisting the Head Chef with the daily operation of the kitchen.
• Leading and supporting the kitchen team during service.
• Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Overseeing preparation, service and kitchen organisation.
• Managing stock rotation, ordering and stock control.
• Monitoring food costs, wastage and kitchen efficiency.
• Maintaining food safety, cleanliness and workplace standards.
• Training, mentoring and supporting junior kitchen staff.
• Contributing to specials, menu development and improvements to kitchen operations.
• What We're Looking For
• Previous experience as a Senior CDP, Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef.
• Strong à la carte service experience.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to lead a team and remain calm under pressure.
• A good understanding of food costs, stock control and kitchen operations.
• A hands-on approach and positive attitude.
• Reliability, initiative and a genuine passion for hospitality.
• What's On Offer?
• $80,000–$85,000 + Super, depending on experience.
• Four-day working week.
• Opportunity to take on a senior leadership role.
• A supportive kitchen environment.
• A well-established inner-north Melbourne pub.
• Opportunity to work closely with the Head Chef and contribute to the direction of the kitchen.
• Working Arrangements
• Four-day working week.
• Weekend availability is essential.
• Some additional hours may be required during busy periods, depending on operational demand.
• Flexibility and a hands-on approach are important.
• Interested?
• If you're an experienced chef looking for a new challenge, a better work-life balance and an opportunity to step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.
• Apply now with your resume and a brief introduction about yourself.