Sous Chef
- Melbourne
- Hospitality & Tourism
Woods & Co are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to join one of Melbourne's most respected and dynamic hospitality groups.
Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, exceptional produce, open-fire cooking techniques, and bold flavours, this venue has built a reputation for delivering unforgettable dining experiences and consistently high standards of food and service.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments, enjoys mentoring and developing teams, and takes pride in running a high-performing kitchen. You will bring strong operational knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for quality food, teamwork, and hospitality.
What’s in it for you?
- Be part of a hospitality group with strong reputation and career progression opportunities
- Work closely with an experienced Head Chef and senior leadership team
- Real influence over menu execution, kitchen systems and service standards
- Strong focus on training, development and building your leadership profile
- Competitive salary and long-term growth within a multi-venue group
What do you do?
- Act as second-in-command to the Head Chef, leading daily kitchen operations and service execution
- Run the pass during service, ensuring timing, consistency and plating standards are flawless
- Oversee all sections, ensuring dishes are delivered to recipe, portion and presentation standards
- Support menu development and contribute ideas for specials, refinement and innovation
- Own recipe documentation, costing and standardisation to ensure consistency across the kitchen
- Lead stock control, ordering, waste reduction and supplier communication
- Train, mentor and develop Senior CDPs and Junior Sous Chefs to build a strong brigade
- Conduct tastings, checks and real-time corrections during prep and service
- Support recruitment, onboarding and performance management across the BOH team
- Step in for the Head Chef when required, maintaining structure, discipline and service standards
What do you need?
- 4-5+ years’ experience in professional kitchens, including at least 1–2 years as a Sous Chef
- Strong experience working in high-volume, fast-paced, premium dining environments
- Proven ability to run sections and lead service under pressure
- Strong understanding of costing, stock control, ordering and waste management
- Confident leadership style with the ability to coach, correct and motivate teams in real time
- Solid knowledge of food safety, OHS and kitchen compliance standards
- Experience mentoring junior chefs and supporting structured team development
- Passion for fire cooking, bold flavours and high-energy kitchen environments
If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact:
- Imogen on 0499 187 524 or Imogen@woodsco.com.au
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.
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