Sous Chef

About the Venue

Union House is one of Richmond's best-loved pubs, a heritage corner venue on Swan Street with a public bar, an upstairs dining room, and a rooftop that fills up fast. It's the kind of place that does proper pub food seriously: elevated classics, quality steaks, a thoughtful wine list, and Victorian craft beer on tap. Busy, warm, and genuinely well-regarded in the neighbourhood.

Part of Kickon Group, Union House has the backing of a multi-venue hospitality group with real investment in its people and kitchens.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to work closely with our Head Chef across all aspects of kitchen operations. This is a hands-on leadership role, you'll be on the pass, running service, supporting the team, and helping maintain the standard that keeps people coming back.

What You'll Be Doing

• Running service and supporting the Head Chef day-to-day

• Leading and developing the kitchen team

• Maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes

• Contributing to menu development and seasonal updates

• Managing ordering, stock control, and waste

• Upholding food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)

About You

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong CDP ready to step up.

• Comfortable running a busy service and leading a team under pressure.

• You care about the food. Care about being consistent on every cover.

• Organised, reliable, and a clear communicator.

• Current Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willing to obtain).

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates wins and fosters pride

• Clear pathways for career progression

• Access to accredited training programs

• Mentorship from industry leaders

• Extensive staff benefits and partnerships

• Competitive remuneration

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages creativity. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, we’d love to hear from you.