Sous Chef | Premium Restaurant, Weddings & Events | Yarra Valley
- Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne VIC
- Work at One of the Yarra Valley’s Most Iconic Destinations
- Lead & Grow Your Culinary Career
Lead, Create & Inspire at One of Australia’s Most Iconic Estates
Step behind the famous hedges and join Coombe Yarra Valley, the historic estate of Dame Nellie Melba. Nestled among 80 acres of stunning gardens, vineyards and heritage buildings, Coombe is home to an award-winning restaurant, cellar door, luxury events and weddings destination that welcomes thousands of guests each year.
As we continue to elevate our reputation as one of Victoria's premier food and wine destinations, we are seeking a passionate and talented Sous Chef to join our culinary team and work alongside our Executive Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences.
If you're an ambitious chef ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a premium hospitality environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As Sous Chef, you will be an integral leader within the kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef across daily operations, service delivery, team development and menu execution.
You will work across our award-winning restaurant, elegant high tea offering, private events and weddings, ensuring every guest receives an outstanding culinary experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations
- Lead and inspire a team of chefs and kitchen staff during service
- Deliver exceptional food quality and presentation across all services
- Assist with menu development, seasonal planning and recipe consistency
- Manage stock control, ordering, rostering and cost management initiatives
- Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and apprentices
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performance kitchen culture
About You
You are a passionate hospitality professional who leads by example and thrives under pressure. You have a genuine love of great food, strong organisational skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
To Be Successful You Will Have
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience)
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality restaurant, winery, hotel or premium venue
- Strong leadership, communication and team management skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume service environment
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP requirements
- A keen eye for detail and commitment to quality
- A positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on during service
- Full Australian working rights
- Reliable transport to Coldstream, Yarra Valley
Why Join Coombe Yarra Valley?
Work in an Extraordinary Setting
Few venues can offer the combination of history, gardens, vineyards and hospitality experiences found at Coombe Yarra Valley.
Work With Exceptional Produce
Create seasonal menus using premium local ingredients from leading Yarra Valley producers, alongside estate-grown produce and wines.
Career Development
Be mentored by experienced culinary leaders with genuine opportunities for progression as Coombe continues to grow.
Diverse Culinary Experiences
From refined à la carte dining and elegant high teas to weddings, private events and wine experiences, no two days are the same.
Great Team Culture & Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Strong work-life balance and supportive rostering
- Generous discounts on dining, wine and events
Join the Team
If you're ready to help shape the culinary future of one of Australia's most celebrated winery destinations, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and what excites you about joining Coombe Yarra Valley.
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