Set on the banks of the Maribyrnong River, Anglers Tavern is a high-volume, high-energy venue in Melbourne's Inner West. With a strong reputation for great food, functions, events and busy year-round trade, we're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team. This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced Head Chef, lead a talented kitchen team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality food offering across busy services, functions and peak trading periods.
Opportunity As Sous Chef
You'll be a key part of the kitchen leadership team, supporting the Head Chef across the day-to-day operation while taking ownership of service and the team when required. You'll help drive food quality, consistency and kitchen standards while creating a positive, accountable and high-performing team environment.
What you'll be responsible for:
Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day kitchen operation
Leading the kitchen team during busy services
Ensuring food quality, consistency and presentation are maintained
Assisting with ordering, stock control, food costs and minimising wastage
Supporting rostering and effective labour management
Training, mentoring and developing junior chefs
Maintaining high standards across busy service periods and functions
Ensuring food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance standards are met
Assisting with menu execution and seasonal menu changes
Stepping up and taking ownership of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
Helping create a positive, respectful and accountable kitchen culture
About You
We're looking for a passionate and hands-on Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys being part of a strong kitchen leadership team. You'll bring:
You'll bring:
Previous Sous Chef or robust Senior CDP experience in a high-volume venue
Experience leading a kitchen team during busy service
Strong knowledge of food preparation,



cooking and kitchen operations
Good understanding of food costs, stock control and wastage
Excellent organisation and communication skills
A hands on approach and passion for quality food
Experience working across functions and high-volume trading periods
The ability to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused under pressure
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary
Opportunity to join one of Melbourne's most recognised riverside venues
Work alongside an experienced Head Chef and venue leadership team
Career progression across 250+ Australian Venue Co. venues
Staff discounts across AVC venues
Training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.
If you're an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a busy, high-performing kitchen in Melbourne's Inner West, we want to hear from you.
Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career Whether you're already in a hospitality management role or you're ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co. We're passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities. At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry. If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey. Have a question regarding a career at Australian Venue Co? Read some of our commonly asked questions here.
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📌 Sous Chef | Anglers Tavern (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Venue
📍 Melbourne