Meat Flour Wine Berwick is now hiring: Senior SOUS CHEF

Leadership. Precision. Passion. If that's you — let's talk.

State of the art kitchen

Outstanding team environment

Flexible roster

We're on the hunt for a gun Sous Chef who can back their Head Chef, lift the team, and keep a high‑energy kitchen pumping. You'll be the calm in the chaos, the right hand to the boss, and the one who sees everything — from prep to pass, and the vibe in between.

ABOUT YOU

- You’re not just a great cook — you’re a natural leader with a cool head and sharp eye.
- You know how to lead a team during service and teach a team during prep.
- You have a solid palate for Italian cuisine; high standards; dishes look as good as they taste.
- You get the balance between quality, speed, and consistency, and you don’t let any of them slip.
- You’ve worked with busy service, high covers, multiple sections — and you still have gas left in the tank at the end.
- You must be able to manage high‑volume service of 250+ covers per service while maintaining quality and efficiency.
- You possess a minimum of 7 years of commercial kitchen experience.
- You’re proactive, not reactive — you see what’s coming and you prep your team for it.
- You’ve got ideas, solutions, and a knack for keeping things moving forward without burning people out.
- You are committed to learning and growing in your profession.
- You have a flexible seven‑day lunch and dinner availability.
- You have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Sous/Head Chef.

THE ROLE





- Work closely with the Head Chef and owners to run service, manage the team, and drive standards.
- Support in menu development, ordering, stock control, and kitchen systems.
- Lead by example in prep, cleanliness, time management, and teamwork.
- Mentor junior chefs and help create a positive, learning‑driven kitchen culture.
- Keep calm, step up, and take the reins when the Head Chef is off.
- Work in a professional, paced but fun environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Minimum 7 years of commercial kitchen experience, including at least 2 years as a Sous/Head Chef.
- Experience managing high‑volume service of 250+ covers per service.
- Proficiency in Italian cuisine and ability to maintain high standards.
- Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
- Proactive, organized, and able to anticipate needs.
- Flexible availability for 7‑day lunch and dinner shifts.
- Commitment to continual learning and growth.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

- A supportive Head Chef and leadership team.
- A creative, professional kitchen that takes food seriously but knows how to have fun.
- Access to great produce, modern techniques, and state of the art equipment.
- Real progression within a growing group.
- Staff meals, knock‑offs, and a kitchen culture built on respect and hustle.
- Long‑term job security.
- Flexible roster.
- Be part of a family that cares and is committed to hospitality.

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📌 Sous Chef - Senior (City of Casey)
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