Sous Chef - Senior

🔥 Meat Flour Wine Berwick is now hiring: Senior SOUS CHEF 🔥
Leadership. Precision. Passion. If that's you — let's talk.

• Italian focus + premium coal cooked steaks

• State of the art kitchen

• Great team environment

• Flexible roster

We're on the hunt for a gun Sous Chef who can back their Head Chef, lift the team, and keep a high-energy kitchen pumping. You'll be the calm in the chaos, the right hand to the boss, and the one who sees everything — from prep to pass, and the vibe in between.

ABOUT YOU:

• You're not just a great cook — you're a natural leader with a cool head and sharp eye.

• You know how to lead a team during service and teach a team during prep.

• You've got a solid palate for Italian cuisine, high standards, your dishes always look as good as they taste.

• You get the balance between quality, speed, and consistency — and you don't let any of them slip.

• You've worked with busy service, high covers, multiple sections — and you still have gas left in the tank at the end.

• You must be able to manage high-volume service of 300+ covers per service while maintaining quality and efficiency.

• You possess a minimum of 7 years of commercial kitchen experience.

• You're proactive, not reactive — you see what's coming and you prep your team for it.

• You've got ideas, solutions, and a knack for keeping things moving forward without burning people out.

• You are committed to learning and growing in your profession

• You have a flexible seven day lunch and dinner availability

• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef.

THE ROLE:
As our Sous Chef, you'll be the engine room of the kitchen. You'll:

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for this position.

• Work closely with the Head Chef and owners to run service, manage the team, and drive standards.

• Support in menu development, ordering, stock control, and kitchen systems.

• Lead by example in prep, cleanliness, time management, and teamwork.

• Mentor junior chefs and help create a positive, learning-driven kitchen culture.

• Keep calm, step up, and take the reins when the Head Chef is off.

• Work in a professional faced paced but fun environment

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• A supportive Head Chef and leadership team who back you.

• A creative, professional kitchen that takes food seriously — but knows how to have fun.

• Access to great produce, modern techniques, and room to pitch ideas and state of the art equipment!

• Real progression within a growing group for those ready to take the next step.

• Staff meals, knock-offs, and a kitchen culture built on respect and hustle

• Long-term job security

• Flexible roster

• Be part of a family that cares and is committed to hospitality