Senior Chef Role

Location: Muti-site (predominantly in Red Hill and Mornington)
Position: Sous Chef
Employment Type: Full-time

Note: This is a genuinely hands-on role. This position is not suitable for office-based or delegate-only Chefs. Applicants must be comfortable leading from the pass and actively participating in kitchen operations daily.

Red Hill Epicurean Pty Ltd is a high-volume, premium Italian dining venue located in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula. The venue delivers consistent, elevated Italian cuisine at scale, supported by strong systems, disciplined execution, and close relationships with leading regional producers and suppliers.

We are seeking a career-focused Chef to assist the head chef to lead the culinary and operational performance of a large, fast-paced Italian kitchen. This is a genuinely hands-on role, requiring daily involvement in food preparation, service leadership, and pass control. The successful candidate will lead from the front, set the pace on the floor, and maintain standards through direct engagement with the kitchen team.

·      Assist the Head chef to lead a high-volume premium Italian kitchen with a strong focus on consistency and execution

·      Assist the Head chef to operate all kitchen management systems including rostering, ordering, cost control, and compliance

·     Assist the Head chef to train, mentor, and retain a large kitchen brigade, fostering accountability and stability

·      Maintain food quality and presentation standards across different venues during busy service periods

·      Work closely with senior management and front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service delivery

·      Uphold all food safety, OH&S, and workplace compliance standards

·      Work at sister venue located in Mornington

·      Proven experience as an experienced Chef in a large, fast-paced hospitality operation

·      Demonstrated history in assisting senior chefs, including active service on the pass and in production

·      Strong kitchen management capability, including ordering, cost control, and systems implementation

·      Excellent people leadership skills with a proven ability to train, and retain kitchen teams

·      Calm, structured, and decisive leadership style during high-volume service periods

·      Demonstrated ability to personally uphold consistency and standards through direct involvement

·      Italian cuisine experience strongly preferred, with a solid understanding of traditional techniques and contemporary execution

·      Passion for seasonal, regional produce and modern Australian–Italian cuisine

·      High personal standards of organisation, cleanliness, and professionalism

·      Ability to perform consistently in a high-expectation service environment

·      Proficient in food safety standards, HACCP principles, and workplace health & safety regulations

·      Excellent time management and problem-solving skills to effectively oversee kitchen operations

·      Must hold valid Australian work rights

·      Competitive salary package aligned with senior operational responsibility

·      A stable, long-term role suited to an experienced Chef seeking longevity

·      Supportive ownership with a strong focus on systems, planning, and sustainability

·      A premium venue with volume, structure, and clear operational expectations

·      Peninsula lifestyle with a more balanced approach than many metropolitan high-volume roles

• If this job is of interest, please address your application to Darren Vaughan (Executive Chef) ******@theepicurean.com.au