Treehouse is coming to Adelaide, and we’re looking for a Sous Chef who can help us build a kitchen that’s equal parts precision, personality and punch.

This is not a back-seat role. You’ll be right there with the Executive Chef helping shape the kitchen from the ground up, from pre-opening prep and menu readiness to the pace, standards and energy of live service once the doors open.

We’re after someone who knows how to keep the line moving, the team focused and the food coming out beautifully. Someone who brings calm in the chaos, leads with heart, sweats the details and still knows how to make the kitchen feel like a great place to be.

What you’ll get up to...

You’ll help turn a brand-new kitchen into a well-oiled, service-ready operation by:

- supporting kitchen setup, systems and day-one readiness
- helping shape prep flows, service standards and kitchen organisation
- assisting with menu development, recipes, costing and product selection
- supporting supplier setup, ordering processes and stock systems
- helping hire, onboard and train the opening culinary team
- jumping into trials, rehearsals and test services to make sure we’re ready when it counts

Once we open, you’ll help lead the kitchen day to day, making sure things run smoothly, standards stay high and the team keeps growing by:
- supporting services across à la carte, events and other food operations
- leading sections and stepping in wherever needed
- keeping food quality, presentation and consistency on point
- helping manage stock, ordering, cost control and waste
- coaching junior chefs and building a strong kitchen culture
- maintaining excellent food safety,



cleanliness and compliance standards

Who you are...

You’re a hands-on leader with strong kitchen instincts and a sharp eye for detail. You care about quality, you know how to organise a service, and you bring people with you.

You’ll likely have:

- a Commercial Cookery qualification or similar
- experience in a senior kitchen role in a hotel, restaurant or comparable hospitality environment
- solid knowledge of kitchen operations, food prep, service and team supervision
- experience with stock control, ordering, food costing and kitchen admin
- a strong grasp of food safety and sanitation requirements
- the ability to stay calm under pressure and lead by example

Bonus points for:

- pre-opening or opening experience
- time spent in lifestyle, boutique, luxury or design-led hospitality
- experience with menu development and recipe costing
- exposure to banquet, event or multi-outlet operations
- a love of seasonal ingredients and produce-led cooking

Why Treehouse?

Treehouse is warm, thoughtful, creative and a little unexpected. We want our kitchens to feel the same.

We believe in positive, healthy work environments, no matter what. So yes, we care about consistency, standards and commercial performance, but we also care about building a team culture that’s respectful, supportive and human.

This is a chance to help shape the culinary identity of Treehouse Adelaide from the very beginning.

Grow with Us

If you’re ready to help build a kitchen with heart, high standards and a solid sense of self, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us open the doors with a kitchen full of heart, flavour and momentum!

📌 Sous Chef (Adelaide)
🏢 Treehouse Hotels
📍 Adelaide