Pony Dining has been burning in the heart of The Rocks since **** and with the Group now expanding now into Barangaroo, big changes are on the horizon.
Among the first kitchens in Sydney to build a serious culinary identity around wood fire, the restaurant has spent two decades refining what it means to cook over flame, dry-aged beef, live fire, Australian produce, and a discipline that comes from doing one thing exceptionally well for a very long time.This is a role for a technically strong cook who is ready to take the next step into kitchen leadership.
Working directly under the Executive Head Chef Neil Nolan, the Senior Sous Chef bridges the pass and the sections, supporting daily operations, developing the team around them, and holding the standard when it matters most.
If you are ready to lead as well as cook, this is your opportunity.Kitchen Operations & ServiceSupport the Head Chef in leading services from the pass and across all sectionsMaintain a high standard of mise en place and station readiness before every serviceStep up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absenceCulinary StandardsExecute the food programme with precision and consistency across every serviceDemonstrate strong knowledge of technique, produce, and the story behind every dishContribute to a culture of excellence, discipline,



and care in every aspect of kitchen outputTeam Support & DevelopmentGuide and support Chef de Parties and commis cooks throughout serviceAssist with onboarding and training of new kitchen team membersReinforce standards, workflows, and accountability across the kitchenOperations & ComplianceAssist with ordering, stock rotation, and waste management under the direction of the Head ChefUphold all food safety, HACCP, and WHS standards without exceptionMaintain kitchen cleanliness and organisation throughout service and pack-downWe Are Looking ForExperience in a premium or hatted venueDeep knowledge of fire-based cooking techniques, premium produce, and up-to-date Australian cuisineStrong technical skills and a genuine passion for fire-driven, produce-led cookingEmerging leadership ability with the confidence to guide a team under pressureOrganised, reliable, and highly attentive to detailWhat Success Looks LikeYour sections are consistently ready, organised, and performing to standard before service beginsThe team around you is guided, supported, and held to a clear standard on every shiftFood quality and consistency are maintained whether the Head Chef is on the pass or notYou are growing into a leadership presence the kitchen responds to with confidenceWhy Join the Opening TeamThis is an opportunity to join a growing Sydney hospitality group from day one.
Working alongside an experienced culinary team, helping shape the kitchen culture, and delivering food that sets a new benchmark for modern Australian dining.
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📌 Senior Sous Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 Pony Dining the Rocks
📍 New South Wales