Senior Chef de Partie / Sous Chef

Inner North Melbourne | $80,000–$85,000 + Super | 4-Day Working Week A great opportunity for an experienced chef ready to take the next step. We are seeking a passionate, motivated and experienced Senior Chef de Partie / Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a well-established inner-north Melbourne pub.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes pride in their cooking, enjoys working in a busy pub environment and has the leadership skills to help drive a kitchen team forward.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining high food standards and helping create a positive, organised and productive working environment.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership position, combining quality food preparation and service with kitchen supervision and organisation.

Your responsibilities will include

- Assisting the Head Chef with the daily operation of the kitchen.
- Leading and supporting the kitchen team during service.
- Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
- Overseeing preparation, service and kitchen organisation.
- Managing stock rotation, ordering and stock control.
- Monitoring food costs, wastage and kitchen efficiency.
- Maintaining food safety, cleanliness and workplace standards.
- Training, mentoring and supporting junior kitchen staff.




- Contributing to specials, menu development and improvements to kitchen operations.

What We're Looking For

- Previous experience as a Senior CDP, Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef.
- Strong à la carte service experience.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to lead a team and remain calm under pressure.
- A good understanding of food costs, stock control and kitchen operations.
- A hands-on approach and positive attitude.
- Reliability, initiative and a genuine passion for hospitality.

What's On Offer?

- $80,000–$85,000 + Super, depending on experience.
- Four-day working week.
- Opportunity to take on a senior leadership role.
- A supportive kitchen environment.
- A well-established inner-north Melbourne pub.
- Opportunity to work closely with the Head Chef and contribute to the direction of the kitchen.

Working Arrangements

- Four-day working week.
- Weekend availability is essential.
- Some additional hours may be required during busy periods, depending on operational demand.
- Flexibility and a hands-on approach are important.

Interested? If you're an experienced chef looking for a current challenge, a better work-life balance and an opportunity to step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief introduction about yourself.

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