SOUS CHEF| THE OBSERVATORY | DARLING GROUP - SOUTH YARRA

Be part of Darling Group's newest venue. Darling Group is behind some of Australia's most loved hospitality brands - Top Paddock, Token, Cheri, Higher Ground, Darling Cafe, The Kettle Black, Dundas & Faussett, Bambu, Stringers Sorrento and The Terrace at Royal Botanic Gardens. We build world-class venues around service, design, innovation and experience - and we're not slowing down. Now we're looking for a Sous Chef to join The Observatory, our newest venue, and help take it into its next chapter. About the role

This is your chance to join a state-of-the-art kitchen and put your stamp on a venue that's already hitting its stride. Working alongside our Head Chef, you'll lead the back of house team, drive menu development, and take real ownership of kitchen operations - from the pass to the P&L.; The Observatory runs primarily breakfast and lunch, with occasional evenings for events, so you'll get to make a real impact without sacrificing your nights. What you'll bring

2+ years' experience as a Sous Chef in a high-quality kitchen,



with a feel for Australian/European cuisine A solid handle on brunch, events and all-day dining service A creative, hands-on approach to menu development and plating - equal parts technique and instinct Proven leadership: you know how to train, motivate and get the best from a brigade of 8+ Confidence across budgets, food and labour costs, and stock control A trade certificate or equivalent experience, and solid food safety knowledge The energy and adaptability to thrive in a quick-paced, high-pressure workplace Flexibility for shift work including weekends and public holidays Join a proven venue

step into an established, thriving kitchen with room to make it your own Genuine work-life balance

most evenings off, with a day-shift-focused roster A kitchen built to perform

state-of-the-art equipment and space Room to grow

real career progression across an expanding, 11-venue group Competitive salary

based on experience and qualifications
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📌 Sous Chef The Observatory Darling Group – South Yarra Port Phillip City
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