Two levels up at The Waterside Hotel — our biggest pub redevelopment yet — sits Past/Port Dining, our South-East Asian restaurant. Led by Executive Chef Sarah Chan, the menu draws on her Sarawakian roots and years spent cooking across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia — right down to a laksa so personal it only shows up at lunch.

We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef ready to bring their leadership to a tight-knit, talented brigade with real opportunity to grow into a more senior role as you make yourself at home.

The Role

Working closely with our Executive Chef, you'll play a key role in running service, maintaining consistency and supporting the growth of the wider team.

What You'll Do

- Lead and inspire a high-performing kitchen team, while working closely with front of house

- Support menu innovation and ensure consistency across every service

- Train, mentor and develop junior staff, building a genuine culture of growth

- Champion a respectful, team-first environment in and out of service

- Own operational discipline — food cost, portion control,



prep scheduling, waste management

- Maintain supplier relationships and ensure compliance with WHS and food safety standards

What You Bring

- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef or higher in South-East Asian dining

- Strong coaching and communication skills

- A creative approach grounded in operational excellence

- Solid business acumen — proven ability to manage cost, ordering, budgets, compliance and supplier relationships

- Calm, explicit leadership under pressure

- A genuine commitment to cleanliness, safety and consistently high standards

What We Offer
Competitive wages, monthly rewards and recognition, rosters that work around you, staff discounts, a genuine and caring culture, countless social activities — plus real career progression, with plenty more in the works.

We are friendly, unpretentious, energetic and skilled. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Senior Sous Chef - Past/Port Dining (Melbourne)
🏢 Sand Hill Road
📍 Melbourne