Sous Chef | Cedars tavern

A brand-new kitchen is opening at Cedars Tavern at the end of September, and we’re looking for an experienced Full-Time Sous Chef to help establish the operation.

Working alongside the Head Chef, you’ll prepare for opening, build strong service routines and support the development of the team.

You may be able to start early, with onboarding at Prospect Hotel Motel or O’Donoghues before transitioning to Cedars.

• Help shape the food operation before the first service

• Work alongside an experienced Head Chef who knows Redcape venues

• Influence how the kitchen team works together from the outset

• Grow your leadership career across more than 50 Redcape venues

• Receive 40% off food and drinks plus 10% off bottle shop purchases

• Join a local venue with major investment and real momentum behind it

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen leadership and preparation for opening

• Lead service and keep food quality, timing and presentation consistent

• Guide, train and support chefs, cooks and kitchen team members

• Assist with ordering, stock control, food costs and waste management

• Maintain strong food safety, cleanliness and compliance standards

• Step up and lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is away

• Experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef in a busy pub, bistro or high-volume kitchen

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised qualification

• A confident service leader who communicates clearly and supports their team

• Strong knowledge of food safety, stock control and kitchen operations

• Someone who wants to help establish a kitchen—not simply inherit an existing operation

Licensed since 1971, Cedars Tavern is a well-known Emerton local with a loyal customer following. The venue brings together a public bar, sports bar, bistro and beer garden, with a welcoming, straight-talking atmosphere where everyone belongs.

Redcape Hospitality operates more than 50 venues across Australia and New Zealand, supported by around 2,000 team members. We invest in our pubs, our people and the communities we serve, with experienced leaders and development opportunities across the group.

You’ll have the backing to keep developing as Cedars grows its new food operation.

Ready to help open the doors to Cedars Tavern’s new kitchen? Apply now.