Founded in Melbourne in 2011, The San Telmo Group operates six unique hospitality venues: San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso, Robata, and our newest venue, San Telmo Brisbane.

We believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. That's why we invest heavily in recruitment, training, career development and internal promotion, creating genuine long-term opportunities for our team. One of our current Directors started with the Group as a Kitchen Hand - this is a reflection of the opportunities available to those who want to grow with us.

About the Role:

Join Pastuso — Melbourne's celebrated Peruvian restaurant in the heart of the CBD — as a Full-Time Senior Sous Chef. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, South American flavours and premium produce, Pastuso offers the opportunity to work alongside some of Melbourne's most experienced hospitality professionals while helping lead a passionate and high-performing kitchen team.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll receive dedicated monthly appraisals, genuine professional support and ongoing opportunities to develop your leadership skills while helping drive food quality, kitchen performance and team development in a fast-paced, premium venue.

In the Senior Sous Chef role, your day-to-day will involve:

- Leading kitchen operations and supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the brigade
- Coaching, mentoring and developing junior chefs to build a high-performing kitchen culture
- Maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation across every service
- Managing ordering, stock control, food safety and kitchen organisation
- Assisting with rostering, labour management and cost control
- Driving a positive, accountable team culture while ensuring seamless service alongside the front-of-house team

Our successful candidate will have:





- Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef within a premium, high-volume venue
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing others
- Excellent knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations and stock management
- Valid working rights in Australia
- A positive, professional attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality

Our Culture:

People enjoy working at The San Telmo Group because we invest in our team as much as our guests. One of our current Directors started with us as a Kitchen Hand — that's not a tagline, it's a fact. We run structured rosters that respect your time outside work, fund your professional development, and foster a cooperative environment where your ideas are genuinely valued.

What We Can Offer You:

- Competitive above-award salary with weekly tips paid on top
- Access to generous quarterly bonuses- we reward good performance!
- Permanent Full-Time employment with 38-40 hours/week - job security, but with work-life balance!
- Rosters published weeks in advance - we know you have a life outside of work!
- Prime CBD location, just moments from Flinders Street and Parliamentstations
- Monthly appraisals and development plan reviews, so you'll always know how you're tracking!
- Fully funded external leadership and hospitality management training
- Genuine career progression across six growing venues - we promote from within!
- 40% staff dining discounts across The San Telmo Group
- Work alongside some of Melbourne's most experienced hospitality professionals
- A supportive, like-minded team that cares about hospitality, quality service and professional development
- Job security with an independent Melbourne hospitality group that's been around for 15 years - and we're just getting started!

The San Telmo Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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📌 Senior Sous Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 San Telmo
📍 Melbourne