Job Description

Client Profile

This established Melbourne hospitality business operates a highly regarded restaurant in Armadale, recognised for its commitment to quality produce, thoughtful European-influenced cooking and a positive, professional team culture. With continued investment and expansion ahead, the business offers an exciting environment for an ambitious chef looking to develop alongside an experienced leadership team.

Job Description

As Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef, you will work closely with an accomplished Head Chef, providing strong day-to-day support while helping elevate capability and consistency across the kitchen. This is an opportunity to bring your technical skills, creativity and leadership to an established operation while positioning yourself for future progression as the business expands.

Key responsibilities include:

- Support the Head Chef with the daily management and operation of the kitchen
- Lead, mentor and develop junior chefs while contributing to a positive kitchen culture
- Maintain consistently high standards across preparation, cooking, presentation and service
- Bring strong technical knowledge and a quality-focused approach to European-influenced cooking
- Contribute ideas, creativity and leadership as the business prepares for its next stage of growth

Candidate Profile

You will be an experienced Sous Chef or accomplished Senior Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.



You will come from quality restaurant environments where technique, produce, consistency and qualified standards are taken seriously. A background in European-influenced cuisine will be highly regarded.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- At least three years of experience at Sous Chef level, or two to three years as a strong Senior Chef de Partie
- Experience within high-end or quality-driven restaurant kitchens
- Strong classical and contemporary cooking techniques, ideally with a European influence
- A collaborative leadership style and the ability to positively influence kitchen culture
- Ambition to develop professionally and take on greater responsibility as the business grows

Offer

A competitive remuneration package will be offered, reflecting the experience, capability and leadership qualities of the successful candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established restaurant at an important stage of its growth. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to strengthen their leadership experience, work alongside an accomplished Head Chef and potentially progress into a more senior role as the group expands.

To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Lee Thompson via for a confidential discussion.

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📌 Senior Sous Chef, Premium European Dining, Melbourne (Armadale)
🏢 Hastings People
📍 Armadale