Sous Chef – Fish Butchery & SeafoodRetailFish Butchery | Waterloo| Full-TimeAbout UsAt 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 creative 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 RoleThis 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 DoOversee daily fish prep and butchery, ensuring quality, consistency,



and minimal wastageSupport purchasing decisions — liaising with suppliers, checking deliveries, and managing rotation (FIFO)Train and guide junior staff in butchery technique and food safety standardsAssist with stock counts, ordering, and basic cost controlServe customers directly, offering product knowledge and recommendationsHelp open/close the store and support day-to-day operationsMaintain compliance with food safety and hygiene standardsStep up to run the site when the Head Chef/Manager is unavailableWhat We're Looking ForProven experience in fish butchery/fishmongery — whole fish breakdown, filleting, portioningPrevious sous chef, senior chef, or fishmonger experienceUnderstanding of seafood sourcing, seasonality, and supplier relationshipsComfortable with front-of-house customer interaction, not just kitchen workStrong food safety knowledge (relevant certifications a plus)Leadership skills — able to guide and support a small teamReliable, organised, and happy working across multiple roles in a dayA genuine passion for fish and seafoodWhat We OfferGenerous SalaryCareer progessionWork with the best seafood in AustraliaBe part of a close-knit team in a business that values craft and quality
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