The Rocks Mornington on the Mornington Peninsula

Established in 2001 our venue is well into its second decade of success.

The brief is to offer an industry leading Mediterranean seafood focussed menu only sourcing premium products via dealings with Australia's leading meat & seafood suppliers. Anything less would not do this iconic venue justice.

Dining room seats 80, and our waterfront deck 65 pax.

Our experienced Head Chef requires an assistant to drive the existing kitchen team of 9, plus stewards.

The Senior Sous is responsible for ensuring that the standard and quality of food along with the hygiene within the department is maintained at the highest levels. The role is very much hands on, requiring attention to detail, excellent communication skills, a positive work attitude and be receptive to the business direction.

Responsible to: Head Chef

Roster: 38 – 42 hour week on average, 5 day work week, annualised salary. Weekends included.

Experience & passion is a MUST along with some of the following:




Assist the Head chef in menu planning and culinary direction
willingness to learn
Overseeing a well-established kitchen team of 6 CDP’s & 2 apprentice & cooks PLUS stewards
Create, maintain and manage systems to allow efficiencies along with a high level of cleanliness
Be in the know with current Melbourne food scenes and trends
Have led a team prior and achieved success
Be a Qualified Chef, seafood experience a preference
Punctual, organised, trustworthy
Skilled appearance
Ability to motivate
Ability to maintain stress
Ability to resolve conflict
Willingness to listen, learn and take initiative
Maintain a positive team morale
Lead by example
Be approachable to sub-ordinates

This unique venue awaits you, jump on!

Please visit our website and Instagram profile for a further look at what we are about.

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