The Kitchen Bistro Bar and Courtyard is hiring a Full time Sous Chef role in Tootgarook, VIC. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Mon morning
- Mon afternoon
- Mon evening
- Tue morning
- Tue afternoon
- Tue evening
- Wed morning
- Wed afternoon
- Wed evening
- Thu morning
- Thu afternoon
- Thu evening
- Fri morning
- Fri afternoon
- Fri evening
- Sat morning
- Sat afternoon
- Sat evening
- Sun morning
- Sun afternoon
- Sun evening

- 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role

Sous Chef — The Kitchen (Full-time)

About us

Passionate, high-quality restaurant delivering memorable dining experiences with seasonal ingredients and a collaborative kitchen culture.

Role summary

We’re hiring a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, lead the line during service, manage inventory, and help develop menu items. Ideal for an organized, creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen.

Key responsibilities

- Lead service: oversee stations, ensure timing, quality, and plating standards.

- Prep & production: supervise mise en place, batch cooking, and prep schedules.

- Team leadership: train, mentor,



and schedule kitchen staff; maintain positive morale.

- Quality control & consistency: enforce recipes, portioning, and plating standards.

- Inventory & cost control: order, receive, rotate stock; minimize waste; monitor food costs.

- Health & safety: enforce sanitation, HACCP standards, and workplace safety.

- Menu development: collaborate on specials, seasonal menus, and costed recipes.

- Fill in for Head Chef as needed.

Qualifications

- 1+ years experience in professional kitchens

- Solid knowledge of diverse culinary techniques.

- Solid skills in inventory, ordering, and basic food costing.

- Leadership, communication, and time-management skills.

- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays; physically able to stand for long periods.

- Culinary degree or certificate a plus, but not required.

Compensation & benefits

- Salary: $76,500 to $85000 per year

- Tips/bonuses and staff meals

- Growth opportunity toward Head Chef or management roles

- Supportive team and creative

The Kitchen is an equal chance employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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