Molly Rose Brewing is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in Collingwood.

This is a hands-on second-in-command role working closely with our Head Chef. We’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about food, standards and consistency, and who can help lead the kitchen through busy service.

Pizza experience is highly regarded, but not essential for the right candidate. We’re equally interested in a strong Sous Chef who is confident on pans, works well under pressure, cares deeply about food and standards, and is keen to learn our dough fermentation, stretching and pizza program properly.

We’re looking for someone who:

- Has previous Sous Chef experience, or is a strong senior CDP ready to step up
- Is confident and capable on pans
- Works calmly and effectively under pressure
- Really cares about food quality, consistency and presentation
- Holds themselves and the team to a high standard
- Is enthusiastic, proactive and wants to contribute
- Has strong communication and leadership skills
- Is organised, clean and reliable
- Can take ownership and make valuable decisions during service
- Is happy to work across the kitchen rather than staying locked into one section
- Is keen to learn or build on pizza, dough fermentation, stretching and dough management
- Is available evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

The role includes:

- Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
- Acting as second-in-command and stepping up when the Head Chef is away




- Running sections and helping lead service
- Working pans and supporting other sections as required
- Learning or contributing to pizza production and dough management
- Recipe testing and development
- Contributing ideas to specials, pizzas and future menu development
- Prep planning and keeping the kitchen service-ready
- Ordering, stock rotation and stock control
- Managing waste, portioning and helping control food costs
- Maintaining food safety, allergen, hygiene and workplace safety standards
- Training and supporting cooks, kitchen hands and junior team members
- Maintaining consistency across recipes, portions and presentation
- Keeping communication between the kitchen and FOH clear during service
- Maintaining a clean, organised and well-run kitchen

We’re a small team, so this is a role for someone who likes getting involved, notices what needs doing and takes pride in the kitchen as a whole.

You’ll work closely with our Head Chef in an independent venue where there’s genuine room to contribute ideas and help shape the food. There’s opportunity to get involved in new pizzas, dough development, specials and menu ideas while helping lift the standards and culture of the kitchen as we grow.

Permanent full-time position
$79,500–$80,000 + super, depending on experience

Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for ongoing full-time employment.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Maternity leave

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef – Pizza Experience Preferred (Collingwood North)
🏢 Molly Rose Brewing
📍 Collingwood North