Sous Chef | Your Mates Brewery Bar & Kitchen
We're looking for a passionate, energetic Sous Chef to join the crew at Your Mates.
If you love the buzz of a busy service, excel at supporting a strong Head Chef, and take pride in leading from the pass or on the line, we'd love to have a chat.
This is a hands-on role. You'll be right in the thick of service, helping drive a strong BOH team, maintaining top-tier quality control, and working alongside the Head Chef to keep building one of the Sunshine Coast's favourite brewpubs.
We're not looking for someone to just hold down a section. We want a right-hand leader who’s excited by the opportunity to make the kitchen run like clockwork. You'll have the chance to contribute to menu tweaks, craft weekly specials, manage stock and prep, and help run food execution for our biggest events throughout the year, including Meats for Mates, Father's Day, Oktoberfest, and more.
If you've got ideas, we'll listen. If you want to step up and run the kitchen on the Head Chef's days off, we'll back you. If you care about creating great food and building a kitchen culture people enjoy being part of, you'll fit in well here.
What we're looking for
- A positive leader who brings energy to the line every day.
- Someone who loves being on the tools and leading by example.
- Passionate about mentoring and developing junior chefs and apprentices.
- High standards without the ego—calm, organised, and reliable under pressure.
- Strong grip on prep management, waste control, and food safety standards.
- Always looking for ways to improve kitchen efficiency and the guest experience.
- Wants to be part of a growing business with real room for career progression.
Why you'll love working here
- Salary: Competitive Sous Chef package ($75,000–$85,000 negotiable based on experience) + performance bonus potential.
- Work-Life Balance: No split shifts, a flexible roster with a 9-night fortnight, and no 2 AM finishes.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside a skilled Head Chef and supportive owners who genuinely back good ideas.
- Creative Input: Room to collaborate on seasonal specials, menu testing, and event execution.
- Culture: A strong BOH and FOH team that genuinely enjoys working together in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Perks: Staff discounts across food, drinks, and merchandise, plus monthly events, beer launches, and collaborations.
- Growth: Genuine long-term career advancement within a growing independent brewery.
If you still love the buzz of service, thrive in a second-in-command role, and want to build something special with a great crew, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume, cover letter, and tell us why you're the right fit for the Your Mates crew.
Cheers.
Job Summary Energetic Sous Chef wanted to drive high-volume services, support kitchen leadership, and shape our food culture at Your Mates.
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
