Senior Sous Chef – Ready to Bring Some Heat to the Kitchen?

McKinnon Hotel | Melbourne – Inner South-East | $80K–$85K + Super

Good food, good people and a kitchen that loves what it does. Sound like your kind of place?

McKinnon Hotel is looking for a passionate, hands-on Senior Sous Chef to join our team.

We're a local hidden gem with a big focus on great food, quality produce and genuine hospitality. We're not trying to reinvent the wheel, but we do love putting our own spin on good pub food.

We're looking for someone who can bring energy to the kitchen, take pride in what comes out of the pass and help us keep raising the bar.

What's cooking?

Working alongside our Head Chef, you'll be right in the thick of it, helping run the kitchen and making sure service runs like clockwork.

Your day-to-day will include:

- Getting stuck into service and leading from the front, especially on the grill.

- Helping develop new dishes, seasonal specials and ideas for the menu.

- Keeping food quality, consistency and presentation on point.

- Supporting, training and motivating the junior chefs.

- Helping manage ordering, stock, preparation and food costs.

- Keeping the kitchen organised, clean and running smoothly.

- Most importantly, creating a kitchen environment people actually enjoy working in.

A little about you

We're not looking for someone who just knows how to cook. We want someone who brings something extra to the team.

Ideally, you'll have:





- Experience as a Sous Chef or be a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up.

- At least two years' experience in a busy professional kitchen.

- Relevant culinary qualifications (Certificate IV or Diploma of Hospitality preferred).

- Confidence running a section and keeping your cool when the tickets start rolling in.

- A good understanding of food quality, seasonal produce and kitchen operations.

- The ability to lead by example, communicate well and bring out the best in others.

- A positive attitude, a sense of humour and a genuine passion for hospitality.

You don't need to know everything, but you do need to be willing to learn, take ownership and get stuck in.

What's in it for you?

- $85,000–$92,000 + Super.

- Work alongside an experienced Head Chef.

- A supportive management team that actually wants to see you succeed.

- Room to bring your own ideas to the menu.

- The opportunity to grow your career and develop your leadership skills.

- A close-knit team with a good working culture, and food / beverage discount

- A venue that values good food, good service and good people.

Think you've got what it takes?

If you love being in the kitchen, enjoy leading a team and want to be part of something valuable, we'd love to hear from you.

Send us your resume and tell us a little about yourself.

Let's make some outstanding food together!

McKinnon Hotel – Great food, great people, no egos.

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