Sous Chef – Shape the Future of a Brand-New Venue

Location: Bokarina
Salary: $80K + Paid Overtime
Position: Full-Time

This is your chance to step into a leadership role and help build something truly special.

Stoa is a newly opened, sophisticated café and restaurant offering a refined dining experience by day and an elevated tapas-style menu by night. We’re looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to bring structure and leadership to the kitchen and be a key player in shaping the future of this venue.

Why Join Stoa?

• Be part of something exciting – This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to help craft the identity of a growing business.
• Competitive salary – $80K + paid overtime for every extra hour worked.
• Leadership role – Work closely with our Executive Chef to drive efficiency, culture and high standards.
• Creative input – We value fresh ideas and collaboration.
• Career growth – A chance to step up, take ownership, and make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting kitchen operations – Overseeing daily service and ensuring smooth, efficient execution.
• Leading the team – Coaching, mentoring, and motivating chefs to maintain high standards and a positive work environment.
• Driving kitchen efficiency – Implementing systems, refining workflows, and maintaining consistency in prep and service.
• Maintaining quality and presentation – Ensuring every dish meets our aesthetic and flavour expectations.
• Stock control and COGS management – Assisting with ordering, supplier coordination, and food cost efficiency.
• Collaborating with leadership – Working closely with the Executive Chef and owner to develop the kitchen team and refine the menu.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A skilled and motivated chef ready to step up into a leadership position.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen with strong service execution.
• A calm and level-headed leader who thrives under pressure and can drive a strong kitchen culture.
• Someone organised, process-driven, and solution-focused.
• A passion for consistency, efficiency, and creating a strong team dynamic.

This is an opportunity to make your mark and be part of an incredible journey with a venue that has big plans.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your leadership, ideas, and passion will genuinely shape the success of a venue, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s talk about your future at Stoa.