Junior Sous Chef — Bucketty's Brewing Co. & Chalky's
Brookvale, Northern Beaches | Immediate Start | Full-Time
The gig
We're after a junior sous chef who wants to actually learn — not just clock in and grind the same section every shift. You'll work across two very different kitchens: Bucketty's, our brewery and live music venue, and Chalky's, our entertainment venue up the road. Same team, same values, two totally different vibes.
One day you might be flipping burgers off the outdoor food truck for a packed beer garden. The next you're in our indoor kitchen — a converted wedding venue kitchen, if you can believe it — learning how to sear a 600g steak to order under the guidance of our Executive Chef Martin Brito, who trained in Michelin-starred kitchens before landing with us here in Brookvale.
That's the point of this role: range. Burgers to fine cuts. High-volume speed to precision technique. You'll come out the other side a genuinely well-rounded cook, not a one-trick section chef.
What you'll be doing
- Working shifts across both Bucketty's and Chalky's kitchens
- Running the food truck for events, live music nights and busy service periods
- Learning proper technique on premium cuts and dishes alongside our Executive Chef
- Supporting day-to-day service — prep, plating, pace, cleanliness, the lot
- Picking up real mentorship, not just instructions
What we're after
- Some kitchen experience — you don't need to be a gun, but you need to want to become one.
- Genuine hunger to learn and improve, not just get through the shift.
- Reliability — we need someone who shows up and pulls their weight.
- Comfortable moving at pace during high-volume service.
- A team player who fits our culture (see below).
Our values — how we actually work
- Hard Meaningful Work — We work with purpose through the ups and downs, supporting each other and savouring the fruits of our labour.
- Innovation & Creativity — We're a hub of innovation and creativity, constantly crafting remarkable experiences and pushing boundaries.
- Generosity — We embody a generous spirit, always uplifting teammates and delighting our customers.
- Fun — We love the ride and aspire to grow mindfully while maintaining the fun.
What's in it for you
- Immediate start
- Direct mentorship from a Michelin-trained Executive Chef
- Exposure to two distinct venues and cooking styles under one business
- A genuine pathway to grow your skills fast — this is a launchpad role, not a dead end
- A tight-knit, values-driven team that backs each other in
If this sounds like your vibe, please send your CV and a short note on why you think you'd fit into this role to [email protected]
Pay: $63,737.51 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
Work Location: In person
