Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Fancy Hank’s Group

4-Day Work Week | $85k–$95k + Super | Career Growth

Fancy Hank’s Group is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team across our Melbourne venues.

We’re looking for a chef ready to take the next step in their career within a growing multi-venue hospitality group.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume role working across restaurant service, functions, canapes, and BBQ/smoker-focused cooking. The role suits a chef who enjoys leading from the front, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in running strong services and developing teams.

Our kitchen has been heavily invested in over recent years, creating a large and highly functional workspace with strong workflow, dedicated prep areas, smoker setup, and equipment designed for high-volume service.

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What We Offer

• $85k–$95k + super (depending on experience)

• Full-time 4-day work week

• Strong work-life balance within a stable venue group

• Ongoing training, development, and career progression

• A supportive and experienced management team

• Employee discounts across all venues

• A secure, long-term role within an established hospitality group

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About Us

Fancy Hank’s Group operates three well-known Melbourne venues:

• Fancy Hank’s – a long-standing BBQ institution

• Good Heavens – a high-volume rooftop cocktail bar

• Springrock – a modern pub with live music and great food

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About the Role

As Sous Chef, you will:

• Run pass and lead kitchen services

• Support day-to-day kitchen operations

• Lead and manage prep teams

• Train and develop junior chefs

• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation

• Maintain strong food quality, consistency, and presentation

• Support menu execution and service flow

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety

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What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen

• Experience leading medium to large kitchen teams

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• A hands-on approach and strong work ethic

• Confidence running high-volume services

• Passion for cooking and developing kitchen teams

• American BBQ or smoker experience preferred but not essential

• Full Australian working rights

• Ability to provide employment references

If you’re looking to join a venue group that values strong culture, kitchen leadership, and long-term career growth, we’d love to hear from you.