We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support the Chef De Cuisine with the smooth and efficient operation of the culinary operations at TOTE Bar & Dining. The role must develop, innovate and deliver excellence that drives TOTE Bar & Dining to be a world-class food and beverage venue.
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This will be driven by ensuring that all working methods are reviewed and best practice is achieved whilst delivering a quality culinary offering and presentation that meets the needs and expectations of our customers.
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About TOTE Bar & Dining
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TOTE Bar & Dining currently operates on a 5 day per week model, lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Sunday and has quickly become the heartbeat of Moonee Ponds. With our major development taking place across the Moonee Valley Park precinct, we already have our own community moving in and occupancy will be expanding constantly over the next two years around this Heritage-listed building and extensive parklands.
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TOTE Bar & Dining is a modern lunch and dinner destination in our formal dining area, extending to casual dining in our Northern Terrace, including alfresco dining with access to 5000 square metre park at our doorstep, including playground for children, amazing racetrack shaped bar and extensive drinks menu and flexible functions and event spaces for private dining experiences.
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We use well-sourced, high quality and sustainable produce. Our beverages range from carefully curated local and imported wines and spirits, extensive craft beer and creative cocktails.
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About the role
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Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following:
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- Provide a culinary offering that exceeds the needs and expectations of our customers
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- Develop seasonal menus with a focus on local Victorian produce
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- Develop bespoke menus for the Private Dining Room and events held at TOTE Bar & Dining
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- Assist the Chef De Cuisine in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for TOTE Bar & Dining
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- Achieve monthly financial performance targets and implement actions to ensure achievement of financial targets for TOTE Bar & Dining
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- Assist the Chef De Cuisine – TOTE Bar & Dining to recruit, retain and develop our kitchen talent to ensure service excellence at TOTE Bar & Dining
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- Ensure the connection between food, beverage and all service elements are fully aligned and all focused on delivering exceptional experiences at TOTE Bar & Dining
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- Support the Chef De Cuisine by providing robust leadership of the culinary team and promote a positive culture with high engagement
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To effectively perform this role, the successful candidate must possess the following skills, experience and qualifications:
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- 3+ years experience working as a Sous Chef
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- The ability to deliver consistent, high quality food in a fast-paced environment
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- Exceptional time management, organisation skills and a great eye for detail
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- A desire to constantly anticipate and exceed guest and client expectations with a flexible approach in adapting to guest requests
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- Food Safety supervisor qualifications and Food Allergens Certificates have the ability to ensure compliance with Food Safety program and WHS standards
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- You must be prepared to work outside the spread of normal hours with availability to work across the week, weekends and public holidays when required.
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Moonee Valley Racing Club is an equal opportunity employer.
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Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Record and Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.
📌 Sous Chef - TOTE Bar & Dining (Victoria)
🏢 Moonee Valley Racing Club
📍 Victoria
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