Sous Chef – Perch Bar, Shellharbour
70K Salary. Full Time Hours. 4 Day Working Week
Lead Service. Create Great Food. Grow With Us.
Perch Bar is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our growing kitchen team.
This is an opportunity to work alongside our Head Chef in a venue that celebrates wood-fired cooking, shared food experiences, seasonal produce and Italian-inspired flavours with a modern Australian influence. If you're driven by quality, love working in a fast-paced kitchen and want to be part of building something special, we'd love to hear from you.
About Perch
Located in the heart of Shellharbour, Perch Bar is a contemporary neighbourhood restaurant and bar focused on exceptional food, genuine hospitality and memorable experiences.
Our menu is built around wood-fired pizza, premium local produce and thoughtfully crafted dishes. We believe in cooking from scratch, respecting quality ingredients and creating a kitchen culture where people are proud of what they serve.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with our Head Chef to deliver consistently exceptional food while helping lead and develop the kitchen team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Leading service and supporting the team during busy periods
- Preparing and presenting high-quality dishes with consistency
- Coaching and mentoring junior chefs and apprentices
- Assisting with ordering, stock control and minimising waste
- Maintaining food safety, cleanliness and HACCP standards
- Contributing to seasonal menu development and new dish creation
- Ensuring a positive, organised and professional kitchen culture
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up
- Is passionate about Italian cuisine & wood-fired cooking
- Takes pride in quality, presentation and consistency
- Leads by example with a calm, positive attitude
- Thrives in a fast-paced service environment
- Is organised, reliable and committed to continuous improvement
- Holds relevant food safety qualifications and full Australian working rights
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 4 day working week
- A supportive leadership team that values your ideas
- Opportunity to help shape a growing and evolving menu
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Work in one of the South Coast's most exciting hospitality venues
- A positive, respectful kitchen culture where quality comes first
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a team passionate about great food and genuine hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply within Indeed or send your resume and a short cover letter to:
[email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
