Full-Time Position Available

Trippas White Group is looking for an experienced anddriven Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Me-Gal by Matt Stone,located at Taronga Zoo.

Set within the iconic Taronga Zoo, with spectacular viewsacross Sydney Harbour, Me-Gal is entering an exciting new chapter. From 15December 2026, the restaurant relaunches as Me-Gal by Matt Stone,led by one of Australia's most respected chefs and a leading voice insustainable, produce-led cooking.

The new menu celebrates seasonal Australian produce, nativeingredients, and the growers behind them, with a strong focus on sustainabilityand minimising waste. It's a rare opportunity to join the opening team of aunique dining destination in one of the world's most spectacular locations.

The Opportunity

As Sous Chef, you will be a key leader in the kitchen,working closely with Matt Stone and the Head Chef to bring the new Me-Gal menuto life.

You will lead the brigade during service, drive consistencyand quality across every plate, and help build a positive, professional kitchenculture from day one.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chefor strong Junior Sous Chef ready to take the next step, who shares our passionfor Australian produce and sustainable cooking.

Key Responsibilities

- Leadthe kitchen team during service and run the pass when required.
- Overseethe day-to-day kitchen operation in the absence of the Head Chef.
- Maintainexceptional standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Contributeto menu and dish development using seasonal and native Australian produce.
- Train,mentor, and develop chefs across all levels of the brigade.
- Manageordering, stock control, stocktakes, and supplier relationships.
- Supportfood cost, wage, and waste targets, with a strong focus on sustainable,low-waste practices.
- Assistwith rostering and kitchen administration.
- Overseethe food safety program, cleaning schedules, and WHS compliance.




- Planand deliver restaurant service alongside functions and events at TarongaZoo.
- Leadby example in creating a positive, respectful, and cooperative kitchenculture.

About You

We are looking for people who bring:

- Provenexperience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant.
- Strongleadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Excellenttechnical skills, organisation, and attention to detail.
- Agenuine passion for seasonal, local, and native Australian produce.
- Aninterest in sustainability and low-waste cooking.
- Solidknowledge of food costing, ordering, and stock control.
- Theability to stay calm, clear, and solution-focused under pressure.
- Tradequalifications in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or higher).
- AFood Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Experience in a hatted restaurant, or a kitchen of similarcalibre, is highly regarded but not essential.

Roster

This is a full-time position working a five-day week.

Our kitchen operates seven days a week, so applicants mustbe available to work weekends.

Why Join Me-Gal by Matt Stone & Trippas White Group?

- Bepart of the opening team for Me-Gal by Matt Stone.
- Workalongside and learn from one of Australia's leading sustainable chefs.
- Cookwith exceptional local and native Australian produce.
- Workat one of Sydney's most iconic hospitality destinations, with harbourviews every day.
- Joina supportive, professional, and respectful kitchen culture.
- Accessongoing training and development opportunities.
- Progressyour career within Trippas White Group.
- Exploreopportunities across a diverse portfolio of premium hospitality venues.

Join the Team

If you are an ambitious chef who wants to help shape thenext chapter of dining at Taronga Zoo, we'd love to hear from you.

Trippas White Group is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and encourages Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous, andFirst Nations Australians to apply.

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📌 Sous Chef | Taronga Zoo (Sydney)
🏢 Trippas White Group
📍 Sydney