Busy Irish bar in St Kilda, looking for a Sous chef to make that next step in their career for this prime location on Acland in St Kilda. Jimmy O Neill's is a modern twist on the Irish pub mixing some contemporary food with some of the more traditional Irish Fare. The emphasis will be on fresh food & local produce. We are a busy venue with room for expansion.

Job tasks and responsibilities

The successful candidate would need to demonstrate the following ;

- Passionate about food & a good knowledge of local food trends as well as some knowledge of traditional Irish/European cuisine
- Competency in menu writing & creation
- Good knowledge of kitchen hygiene & HACCP requirements
- Good knowledge of kitchen budgeting

Skills and experience

We also operate a catering business so you may be required to work offsite at large events if required.



The following daily tasks must also be done.

- Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
- Social media content
- Inform wait staff about daily specials
- Ensure appealing plate presentation
- Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
- Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
- Monitor food stock and place orders
- Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
- Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients

Work Remotely

- No

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Free drinks
- Free food

Experience:

- Irish pub: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef (St Kilda)
🏢 Jimmy O'Neills Whiskey & Alehouse
📍 St Kilda