Sous Chef | Florentino Dining Room

For almost a century, Florentino has been one of Melbourne's most iconic restaurants, setting the benchmark for sophisticated Italian dining. Now entering an exciting new chapter under edition Hospitality, the recently awarded two-hatted Florentino Dining Room continues to honour its remarkable legacy while redefining modern Italian hospitality for a new generation.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen at Florentino Dining Room.

Working alongside an exceptional team, you'll play a key role in delivering refined Italian cuisine through modern technique, outstanding seasonal produce and uncompromising attention to detail. You'll lead day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor and develop your team, and work closely with front-of-house to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role at one of Australia's most celebrated restaurants and contribute to the next chapter of an iconic Melbourne institution.

Our ideal candidate will have

• 2+ years experience as Junior Sous or Sous Chef within premium, hatted or michelin starred restaurants

• Strong knowledge of traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop a high-performing kitchen team

• Excellent organisational skills with experience managing kitchen operations, ordering, stock control and food costing

• A passion for seasonality, sustainability and working with premium local produce

• Experience developing and implementing new dishes, menu cycles and culinary concepts

What we offer

• A collaborative culture built on respect, professionalism and genuine hospitality

• Competitive remuneration and opportunities for career advancement

• Ongoing training, mentorship and professional development

• The opportunity to join a fast-growing hospitality group with excellent career development

• Generous dining benefits of up to 50% across all edition venues

• Internal referral program

We are
Established in 2013 edition is a hospitality group dedicated to delivering memorable restaurant experiences rooted in generosity, warmth, and care. We aspire to influence the hospitality industry in a way that can evolve and grow past the one we inherited. 

edition’s venues are: NOMAD Sydney, NOMAD Melbourne, Reine & La Rue, Privé, Florentino Dining Room, Cafe Florentino, Cellar Bar and Ombra.