Senior Sous Chef - The George on Collins

About the role

This is a senior, hands-on position supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day leadership and commercial performance of a busy kitchen. You will play an important role in maintaining food quality, consistency and speed of service while helping lead, train and develop the kitchen team. You will also be accountable for controlling food and labour costs, managing stock and ensuring the kitchen is organised and prepared for high-volume services, functions and events.

Key responsibilities

• Leading kitchen operations and service alongside the Head Chef

• Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion control

• Training, mentoring and managing chefs at all levels

• Managing ordering, stock rotation, stocktakes, wastage and supplier usage

• Supporting food-cost, labour and productivity targets

• Assisting with rostering and ensuring staffing levels match business demand

• Maintaining strong food-safety, cleanliness and compliance standards

• Managing dietary requirements accurately and confidently during service

• Contributing to menu development and continuous improvement

• Taking ownership of the kitchen when the Head Chef is unavailable

About you

• Experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant

• Strong experience with Asian or Southeast Asian cuisine, or a genuine understanding of its flavours and techniques

• Proven ability to lead, train and motivate a kitchen team

• Strong service management, preparation and organisational skills

• Experience managing food costs, labour, ordering, stocktakes and wastage

• A clear understanding of kitchen KPIs and commercial performance

• Confidence managing functions, busy services and competing priorities

• Excellent knowledge of food safety and dietary requirements

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

• Full Australian working rights

About us

Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, The George on Collins is a high-volume restaurant and bar known for its modern Southeast Asian menu, energetic atmosphere and memorable guest experiences. As part of the Kahan Group, we are committed to quality food, strong hospitality and developing talented people.

Benefits

• Join one of Melbourne CBD's established high-volume dining venues

• Take on a genuine senior leadership position with real responsibility

• Work with a modern Southeast Asian menu in a fast-paced environment

• Be part of a growing hospitality group with opportunities for career development

• Contribute to menu development, kitchen systems and operational improvement

• Work alongside an experienced leadership team focused on quality and growth