The Suburban is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in a full-time position based in Ringwood, VIC 3134. As Sous Chef, you will be playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our culinary services. You will work alongside our Head Chef to maintain our high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation, whilst overseeing kitchen staff and contributing to the development of our menu offerings. This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your leadership capabilities whilst delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests.

Key responsibilities

Assist the Head Chef in planning, developing and refining menus and special dishes

Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards

Prepare and cook dishes to established specifications and quality standards

Monitor food preparation processes and maintain consistency across all dishes

Manage kitchen inventory, portion control and food waste

Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently during service, coordinating with all stations

Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen at all times

Lead the kitchen and manage operations in the absence of the Head Chef

Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery

Assist in cost control and menu optimisation initiatives

About you

Minimum 3-5 years' professional kitchen experience, with ideally 2 years in a supervisory or sous chef capacity

Strong culinary skills with a proven ability to prepare quality dishes across multiple cooking methods

Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards, with relevant certifications





Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is required for this position

Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in training and motivating kitchen staff

Outstanding organisational and time management skills, particularly during high pressure service periods

Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team

Strong communication skills and a professional attitude

Current food handling certification and Certificate III in commercial cookery

Full valid work eligibility in Australia

What we offer

At The Suburban, we are committed to creating a positive and rewarding workplace for our team. We offer competitive remuneration, staff meals during shifts and a collaborative kitchen workplace where your creativity and expertise are valued. You will have the opportunity to work with quality ingredients and develop your culinary skills further. We provide ongoing support for professional development and encourage our team members to grow within our organisation. We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a supportive culture where every team member can thrive.

About us

The Suburban is a vibrant hospitality venue in Ringwood dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences and warm hospitality to our community. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality food, attentive service and creating memorable moments for our guests. Our team is passionate about hospitality and we foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where talent is recognised and rewarded. We are committed to supporting our staff and providing a workplace where everyone can bring their best to their role.

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📌 Sous Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 The Suburban
📍 Melbourne