Position Title: Chef Allrounder (Sous Chef)

Location: Kew, Victoria 3101

Position Type: Full-Time and Part Time Positions Available

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Café:

Arthur’s MilkBar is a new community-based café open since April 2025. Our goal is to create a space where local patrons and pass-byers can come into a welcoming and inclusive space for exceptional food, coffee, and service experiences. We want to instil a brilliant feeling of nostalgia for the locals who had known Arthurs MilkBar in its original form, but with our own modern twist.

As we are newly open, we are seeking an experienced and driven Chef all rounder (Sous Chef) to help lead and manage our kitchen and continue to elevate our menu to a high standard.

Position Overview:

As the Chef all rounder (Sous Chef), you will be responsible assisting in leading and managing the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene. Your primary focus will be maintaining the implementation of a diverse and innovative menu, as well as overseeing kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient service. You’ll be instrumental in developing and maintaining a positive kitchen culture, while also leading and mentoring a team of kitchen staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Menu: Assist in implementing an exciting and diverse menu that aligns with the cafe’s ethos. Regularly update the menu (in collaboration with the Head Chef) to reflect seasonal ingredients, current food trends, and customer preferences.

Kitchen Management: Assist in all kitchen operations, ensuring all food is prepared to the highest standard. Including some oversight of kitchen staff, including kitchen assistants, and dishwashers, ensuring smooth workflows.

Quality Control: Ensure consistency in food presentation and taste, maintaining quality standards for all dishes served.

Staff Training & Development: Lead by example, providing training to junior chefs and kitchen staff on food preparation, hygiene standards, and kitchen equipment usage. Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain and enforce strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards as set by local health authorities.

Inventory Management: Assist in overseeing stock control and ordering of ingredients to minimize waste and ensure the cafe is stocked with necessary supplies.

Budgeting & Cost Control: Assist in monitoring food costs and waste, working within the cafe’s budget while maintaining the quality of dishes.

Customer Experience: Work with the front-of-house team collaboratively to ensure a seamless service, assisting in managing dietary requirements and customer feedback regarding food.

Skills and Experience Required:

Previous experience as a Chef Allrounder (Sous Chef) or in a senior kitchen role, ideally within a cafe, restaurant, or similar establishment.

Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques, culinary trends, and menu development.

Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Knowledge of food safety regulations and experience implementing and maintaining these standards.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both kitchen and front-of-house staff.

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Ability to handle high-volume services while maintaining composure and professionalism

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career development and progression within the business.

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Daytime Working Hours

Staff discounts on food and beverages.

Work in a new and exciting venue with room for creative input.

If you're excited about being part of a new and growing cafe and believe you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and passion for the food industry to the Arthurs Milkbar team.

For other queries please email: [email protected]

No Sponsorship Opportunities Available at this time.