Job Description

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This is a hands‑on leadership position suited to an experienced Sous Chef ready to make an impact.

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Working across premium weddings, large-scale functions and the venue's cellar door and wine bar, you'll play an integral role in delivering exceptional food while helping shape seasonal menus and creative specials.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Supporting the Head Chef with the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen
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- Leading the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
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- Assisting with ordering, stock control and kitchen operations
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- Contributing to seasonal menu development, monthly menu changes and creative specials
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- Helping grow an exciting cellar door and wine bar food offering
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- Leading service across weddings, events and premium functions
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- Mentoring junior chefs while encouraging accountability, initiative and confidence
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- Maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency and kitchen standards
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About the Employer n

Imagine coming to work surrounded by rolling vineyards, beautifully restored sandstone buildings and one of the region's most picturesque hospitality destinations.

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Our client is an award‑winning winery and events venue with a rich heritage, renowned for delivering unforgettable weddings, premium events and exceptional food and wine experiences. Set across stunning grounds with multiple event spaces, this is a venue that blends history, creativity and genuine hospitality. With a long‑standing reputation for excellence, a supportive ownership team and multiple tourism and business awards to its name, it's a place where passionate hospitality professionals build long‑term careers.

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As the venue continues to evolve its food offering,



we're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to work alongside an accomplished Head Chef in a role that offers creativity, ownership and the chance to make a genuine impact across both premium events and the venue's growing offerings.

About the Candidate n

We're looking for a chef who leads with calm confidence rather than ego.

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You’ll bring:

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- Previous experience as a Sous Chef within quality hospitality venues
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- Experience across high‑volume functions, events or premium dining
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- A genuine passion for seasonal produce and creative menu development
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- Confidence to contribute ideas, take ownership and work autonomously
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- A calm, organised leadership style under pressure
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- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive team culture
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- Experience managing ordering, prep and service operations
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Whether you've worked across intimate events or large‑scale functions, you'll thrive in an environment where no two days are the same.

Work Environment n

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- $90,000 - $100,000 + Super (dependant on experience)
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- Join an award‑winning hospitality business with an exceptional reputation
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- Work alongside an experienced and highly creative Head Chef
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- Creative input into seasonal menus and monthly specials
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- Opportunity to help develop an expanding cellar door and wine bar offering
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- Diverse service across weddings, premium events and à la carte dining
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- Modern, well‑equipped kitchen facilities
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- Supportive ownership that genuinely invests in its people
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- Stable team with excellent staff retention
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- Enjoy genuine work‑life balance in one of the region's most beautiful hospitality settings
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📌 Sous Chef | From $90k Super | Beautiful Events Venue (New South Wales)
🏢 Everi Pty
📍 New South Wales