Saddle up Gunslingers, Moon Dog Wild West is coming to Geelong!!

We're beyond excited to be bringing our really bloody fun & unique brand of hospitality to beautiful Geelong, aiming to swing open the saloon doors in late November!! We've taken over the old Geelong Hotel pub and are adding a mechanical bull and live music stage to really ramp up the fun!! We will be offering the best in food, beverages and entertainment, with our signature cheeky twist.

We’re seeking an experienced Sous Chef to work with our Head Chef in taking the reins in the kitchen. You will help to lead our kitchen team in smashing out delicious Tex-Mex, Americana and Aussie Pub inspired dishes. An emerging leader with experience in fast-paced kitchens, you will hustle to make Moon Dog Geelong one of the best places to work & eat in town!

The ideal candidate will have several years proven experience in similar roles (large, pumping, pub-like venues) and take outstanding pride in what they do.

The role

Reporting to the Head Chef you will manage the team and day to day operations of the Moon Dog Wild West kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include

- Supporting the Head Chef to create & execute your menu for lovers of Tex-Mex, Americana and Pub cuisine.

- Ensuring all chefs maintain food hygiene safety standards.

- Running busy services with a calm and positive demeanor

- Administrative tasks including ordering, rostering and managing food costs

- People management, supporting and training of the team

- Ensuring labour costs run to the desired budgets





The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery - or equivalent

- Well-developed communication and time management skills
- A working knowledge and understanding of HACCP procedures, including the training of colleagues in procedures

- Labour management experience

- Recruitment and training experience

- Two Years experience in a senior role in a busy kitchen.

- Fully available for a five day roster across Monday - Sunday - this role requires weekend work.

We offer;
- Excellent career progression opportunities with further new venues planned in VIC and beyond!

- The ability to shape your ideal team right from pre-opening

- Employee Assistance Program (Free counselling etc)

- A generous food & bev package (Free beer & Fizzer!!)

- All the fun and excitement that comes from working for one of Australia's largest independent beverage producers
- A mechanical bull to ride whenever you fancy!!!

At Moon Dog Brewing, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Moon Dog encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation.

If you are keen to sink your teeth into this exciting new project, please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are the best person for the role! Role will kick off late November

📌 Sous Chef - Moon Dog Wild West Geelong
🏢 Moon Dog Brewing
📍 Geelong