Sous Chef / Kitchen Lead – Hotel Restaurant & Functions

Crest Hotel Group – St Kilda VIC

Salary: $75,000–$80,000 per annum + superannuation

Job Type: Full-time

Visa sponsorship may be available for suitably qualified and experienced candidates, subject to eligibility and Australian immigration requirements.

About Us

Crest Hotel Group is an established 4-star hotel and events venue located on Barkly Street, St Kilda.

We are seeking an experienced, reliable and passionate Sous Chef to take a leading role in our café, restaurant and function kitchen.

This is a excellent opportunity for a capable chef who enjoys working independently, takes pride in producing quality food and is looking for a stable position with a genuine work-life balance.

Our kitchen provides hotel breakfast, modern casual dining with a Mediterranean influence, and catering for private functions, conferences and events.

What We're Looking For

- Experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef with the ability to manage a kitchen independently.
- Experience preparing quality meals for restaurant service and functions.
- A passion for Mediterranean cuisine.
- Ability to work independently and within a small team.
- Strong attention to detail and food presentation.
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
- Experience with ordering, stock control, food costing and minimising waste.




- Sound knowledge of food safety and OH&S; procedures.
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
- Availability to work a full-time roster, including weekends.

What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $75,000–$80,000 plus superannuation.
- Great work-life balance in an established hotel environment.
- Onsite staff parking.
- A manageable kitchen operation with a supportive team.
- Opportunity to contribute to menu development and improvements.
- Variety across restaurant dining, hotel breakfast and functions.
- Stable, long-term employment with opportunities for growth.

Apply Now We are looking for someone who is reliable, loyal, has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

If you're an experienced chef who enjoys taking ownership of a kitchen and producing quality food without the pressures of a high-volume restaurant, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through Indeed with your CV and a brief introduction.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

- Kitchen management experience
- Function and event catering
- Weekend availability

Experience:
- In a commercial Kitchen: 3 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef – Kitchen Lead. (St Kilda)
🏢 Crest on Barkly Hotel Melbourne
📍 St Kilda