Job Description
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SENIOR SOUS CHEF - WOOD & BONE, MOORABBIN
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SENIOR SOUS CHEF
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4-Day Working Week | Sunday–Tuesday Off | Above-Award Salary + Incentives
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Wood & Bone is seeking an accomplished Senior Sous Chef to become a key member of our kitchen leadership team.
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We are an independent steakhouse built around premium Australian produce, exceptional beef, live-fire and BBQ cooking, and seasonal seafood. Our approach is produce-driven and uncomplicated: source exceptionally well, respect the ingredients and execute every dish to a consistently high standard.
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This is an prospect for an experienced chef looking for more than simply their next position.
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We are looking for someone who wants to take genuine ownership of a kitchen, contribute ideas, develop a team and have a real influence on the future direction of the business.
THE ROLE n
Working closely with the owners, you will take a senior role across all aspects of kitchen operations, including:
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Leading and supporting the kitchen team through preparation and service
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Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality and consistency
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Menu development and seasonal specials
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Meat preparation, portioning and steak cookery
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BBQ, smoking and live-fire cooking
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Working with premium seafood and seasonal Australian produce
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Ordering, stock management, food costing and waste control
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Food safety, kitchen organisation and compliance
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Training and developing junior chefs and kitchen staff
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Supporting our growing private function and catering operations
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ABOUT YOU n
Ideally, you will have 5+ years of professional kitchen experience, including experience at Sous Chef,



Senior Sous Chef or a comparable senior level.
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You will be confident working with premium beef, steaks, BBQ and seafood, with a strong understanding of produce, preparation and modern kitchen operations.
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More importantly, we're looking for someone with leadership, maturity and accountability.
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Someone who stays organised under pressure, communicates well, maintains high standards and leads from the front.
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You should be the kind of chef who notices what needs to be done — and takes care of it.
WHAT WE OFFER n
A genuine 4-day working week — Sunday, Monday & Tuesday off.
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Competitive above-award remuneration, based on experience and ability.
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Performance bonuses and incentives for the right candidate.
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A senior position with real responsibility and creative input, rather than simply executing somebody else's menu.
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The prospect to work with excellent Australian beef, seafood and seasonal produce.
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And most importantly, a genuine pathway to take greater ownership of the kitchen and progress into leading our restaurant and catering operations as your ability is proven.
THIS ROLE WILL SUIT SOMEONE WHO n
Has reached the stage in their career where they want their work, ideas and leadership to be recognised.
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You may already be a strong Senior Sous Chef looking for greater responsibility, or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next significant step.
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We are a small, independent business, so attitude, reliability and commitment matter as much as the CV.
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If you are passionate about excellent produce, serious about your craft and looking for a kitchen where you can make your mark, we'd like to hear from you.
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Wood & Bone – Moorabbin, Melbourne
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📌 Senior Sous Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Wood & Bone
📍 Melbourne