07 Sep
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Belgravia Health & Leisure Group
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Melbourne
07 Sep
Belgravia Health & Leisure Group
Melbourne
WA, East Fremantle Community Park, ****
Lead the hospitality team at a landmark new venue
Full-time opportunity to make a real community impact
Join a growing, entrepreneurial organisation
Belgravia Leisure is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sous Chef to lead the hospitality operations at the newly developed East Fremantle Community Park a vibrant hub for sport, leisure, and community engagement.
The Role
Reporting the Head Chef as Sous Chef of the East Fremantle Community Park which incorporates a Bar & Cafe, Function Centre, Fitness Centre, associated Football Oval, Bowling Greens and Croquet Greens you will be responsible for the venue's hospitality operational, financial and program deliverables. You will develop and execute plans through engagement with the venue's leadership team and key stakeholders.
About You
You are a creative, organised, and hands‐on kitchen leader who thrives in a fast‐paced environment. You take pride in producing high‐quality food consistently and enjoy mentoring a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Key Accountabilities
Hands‐on food preparation and supervision of kitchen operations
Oversee food quality control, menu development, and presentation standards
Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff for optimal performance
Collaborate with internal teams (kitchen, bar, operations, marketing) to ensure high‐quality service and venue success
Manage food costs, budgets, and profitability while meeting revenue targets
Maintain compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
Stay up‐to‐date with industry trends, innovations, and best practices
Assist with front‐of‐house operations and function service as required.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
5+ years' experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
Relevant professional certifications in kitchen operations or hospitality
Knowledge of food costing, menu planning, and kitchen management
Strong leadership and organisational skills to manage a diverse team
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to build relationships with staff, guests, and suppliers
Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a high‐volume environment
National Police Check
About the Venue
East Fremantle Community Park is a unique, integrated space combining sport, leisure, and hospitality. It features:
Café, full‐service restaurant, and bar
Health club with gym, group fitness, indoor cycling, and Reformer Pilates
Football oval (home to East Fremantle Football Club)
Bowling and croquet greens
Skate park, basketball half‐court, and dog park
About the Company
Part of the Belgravia Health and Leisure Group, Belgravia Leisure is Australia's fastest‐growing leisure organisation, managing over 250 venues across Australia and Recent Zealand. With an annual turnover exceeding $180 million, we're committed to community impact and innovation.
Are you Interested?
We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.
If you are a person who is passionate about Hospitality and want to utilise your skills and experience in the leisure industry, we want to hear from you!
We will provide innovative recruitment strategies to remove any barriers that may prevent potential suitable applicants. These includes:
- A dedicated contact person to receive expressions of interest in the job and complete a verbal job application during which the person answers questions over the telephone.
- Allowing a short video submission describing their application for the job
- Allowing a support person during an interview
We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to ourchild safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.
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📌 Sous Chef Wa, East Fremantle Community Park - East Fremantle 6158 (Melbourne)
🏢 Belgravia Health & Leisure Group
📍 Melbourne