Job Description
If you're a high-performing chef ready to take the next genuine step in your career, this is one of the most compelling opportunities on the Sunshine Coast.
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Sous Chef - Bella Venezia
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A Rare Chance for a Serious Chef
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If you're a high-performing chef ready to take the next genuine step in your career, this is one of the most compelling opportunities on the Sunshine Coast.
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About Us
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Bella Venezia is a multi-award-winning Italian restaurant established in ****, widely recognised as one of Queenslands most iconic dining institutions.
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With 150 seats across two dining rooms and two fully equipped kitchens - including a dedicated prep kitchen, we deliver refined Italian cuisine at scale, operating 7 days a week from 11:30am until late.
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As part of the Bella Venezia Group - alongside the newly launched Fish House Steak & Grill, we offer genuine long-term career progression across multiple premium venues.
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Recent Awards
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**** Luxury Restaurant Award Australasia - Winner
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**** AGFG One Chef Hat (13)
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**** AGFG Readers' Choice - Best Italian
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**** R&CA; Italian Formal Restaurant - Winner
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**** Best Wine List QLD - Australian Wine List of the Year
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**** World of Fine Wine - Best Regional Italian List
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The Opportunity
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We are seeking a Sous Chef who wants more than just a job - someone driven by progression, leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to one of Queenslands most respected hospitality groups.
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You will step into a stable, well-structured environment where high standards, consistency, and professionalism are non-negotiable.



This is a role for someone who wants to be part of a strong leadership team, have genuine input, and build a long-term career within an established and growing group.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade
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Maintain exceptional standards across high-volume, premium service
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Take operational ownership across both kitchens
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Execute refined Italian cuisine with consistency and precision
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Uphold systems, structure, food safety, and kitchen discipline
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Act as a reliable second-in-command to the Head Chef
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About You
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This role is ideal for a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie who:
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Has experience in Chef Hat or premium dining environments
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Thrives in a structured, high-performance kitchen
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Is seeking clear career progression within a respected group
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Values professionalism, discipline, and consistency
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Takes pride in execution and attention to detail
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Is eager to learn and grow under experienced leadership
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What We Offer
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Market-competitive salary above industry benchmarks
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***** hour structured roster
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5-day work week with 2 consecutive days off
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A highly organised, professional kitchen environment
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Long-term career growth across the Bella Venezia Group, including Fish House Steak & Grill
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Access to premium produce and a respected food program
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The opportunity to build a career - not just fill a role
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Sponsorship
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482 visa sponsorship available
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186 visa not available
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📌 Sous Chef (Queensland)
🏢 Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar
📍 Queensland