- European bistro opening (80+ seats), strong systems & stable team focus
- Hands-on role, pre-opening involvement, work with supportive Head Chef
- Sous Chef role with growth pathway within expanding group
About the Venue
A new European-style bistro is set to open in Sydney’s south, backed by an expanding group committed to getting the fundamentals right—delivering quality food, implementing strong operational systems, and fostering stable, long-term teams.
The venue is designed as a bar-led dining space (80+ seats) with a menu centred around seasonal European dishes and classic influences. The focus is on creating a kitchen that’s organised, consistent, and built to run properly from day one.
The Role
What You’re Actually Walking Into
This is a hands-on Sous Chef role where you’ll be involved from the beginning and work closely with a Head Chef focused on building a tight, reliable kitchen.
- Be part of the opening phase — setup, prep, and systems
- Run sections during service and support overall kitchen flow
- Help deliver a well-executed European menu
- Assist in building a team that works well together
- Support ordering, prep structure, and day-to-day organisation
- Contribute ideas where they add value
Why This Role Stands Out
- Pre-opening involvement — genuine input from day one
- Work under a hands-on Head Chef who supports development
- Kitchen designed to be structured and organised, not reactive
- Opportunity to grow as the group expands
- A role where you can build your skills, not just maintain them
About You
- Currently a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
- Calm and reliable during service
- Solid foundation in European or bistro-style cooking
- Good with systems, prep, and organisation
- Team-focused, no ego
- Keen to progress over time, not just stay comfortable
The Offer
- Up to $90K + Super
- Be part of a new opening from the ground up
- Work in a stable, growing group
- Clear path to progress into more senior roles
- A kitchen environment built around consistency and structure
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