Sous Chef – Fish Butchery & Seafood
Retail
Fish Butchery | Waterloo| Full-Time
About Us
At Fish Butchery, we're passionate about the art of seafood.
As the leading fish butchery, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality fish to our customers.
Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional experiences and innovative seafood preparations.
We're looking for a hands-on Sous Chef to join us as second-in-command — someone equally comfortable behind the block, on the shop floor, and helping run the business day to day.
The Role
This isn't a back-of-house-only position.
As Sous Chef, you'll split your time across three areas:
Fish Butchery & Prep– Breaking down whole fish, filleting, portioning, and preparing product to a consistently high standard, maintaining strict hygiene and food safety practices throughout.
Purchasing– Assisting with sourcing and ordering fish and seafood, building relationships with suppliers, assessing quality and freshness, and managing stock levels to minimise waste.
Store Support & Customer Service– Helping run the day-to-day floor, serving and advising customers on cuts, cooking methods, and product selection, and stepping in to manage the team and store operations in the Head Chef/Manager's absence.
What You'll Do
Oversee daily fish prep and butchery, ensuring quality, consistency, and minimal wastage




Support purchasing decisions — liaising with suppliers, checking deliveries, and managing rotation (FIFO)
Train and guide junior staff in butchery technique and food safety standards
Assist with stock counts, ordering, and basic cost control
Serve customers directly, offering product knowledge and recommendations
Help open/close the store and support day-to-day operations
Maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
Step up to run the site when the Head Chef/Manager is unavailable
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in fish butchery/fishmongery — whole fish breakdown, filleting, portioning
Previous sous chef, senior chef, or fishmonger experience
Understanding of seafood sourcing, seasonality, and supplier relationships
Comfortable with front-of-house customer interaction, not just kitchen work
Solid food safety knowledge (relevant certifications a plus)
Leadership skills — able to guide and support a small team
Reliable, organised, and happy working across multiple roles in a day
A genuine passion for fish and seafood
What We Offer
Generous Salary
Career progession
Work with the best seafood in Australia
Be part of a close-knit team in a business that values craft and quality
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