Sous Chef | Eureka Hotel

Eureka Hotel is one of Geelong’s iconic venues, bringing together great food, live music, sport, events and a brand-new rooftop across a fully renovated venue. We’re now looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help take our food offering to the next level.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a chef who enjoys a busy service, knows how to lead a team and takes pride in delivering quality food consistently.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the team through busy services and helping maintain high standards across food quality, presentation, cleanliness and food safety.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day operation of the kitchen

• Leading and motivating the kitchen team during service

• Ensuring food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard

• Working across a varied pub menu, including classics, fresh produce-driven dishes and function offerings

• Assisting with ordering, stock control and kitchen organisation

• Training and developing junior chefs

• Maintaining strong food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards

• Helping create a positive, professional and supportive kitchen culture

• Stepping up and taking charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong CDP ready to take the next step

• Experience in a busy pub, restaurant or high-volume kitchen

• A hands-on chef who leads by example

• Strong communication and team leadership skills

• Ability to remain organised and calm during busy services

• Passion for quality food and consistency

• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen standards

• Availability to work across evenings, weekends and busy periods

Why join Eureka Hotel?

• Work at one of Geelong’s iconic and recently renovated venues

• Be part of a busy venue with live music, events, functions, sport and a rooftop

• Opportunity to work across a varied and exciting food operation

• Staff discounts across AVC venues

• Training and development opportunities

• Career progression within a large hospitality group

• Join a supportive kitchen leadership team

If you’re an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a busy, high-energy Geelong venue, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the team at Eureka Hotel!