Sous Chef

About Crafty Monk Brewing

At its core, Crafty Monk Brewing is more than a brewery—it’s a community-focused destination on the Brisbane Bayside in Tingalpa. We’ve created a space that feels both premium and approachable, casual enough for regular weeknight dinners, celebratory enough for large groups. Crafty Monk Brewing prides itself on food quality that matches our award-winning beers, as well as genuine hospitality & creativity. With multiple indoor and outdoor areas, we welcome families, friends, and groups to come together in a setting that fosters connection and shared experiences.

The Role

As Sous Chef at Crafty Monk Brewing, you’ll be a key part of the kitchen leadership. You’ll support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency; you’ll help build and mentor the kitchen team; you’ll collaborate on menu development; and you’ll ensure Crafty Monk Brewing continues to delight its guests with outstanding food and service.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations — prep, production, plating, quality control

·        Assist in menu planning and seasonal dish development, bringing creativity and innovation

·        Manage and mentor junior kitchen staff, develop skills, maintain morale and teamwork

·        Ensure food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards are met and exceeded

·        Work with suppliers to source high quality ingredients, manage inventory, control food cost and waste

·        Maintain consistency and presentation standards across all dishes

·        Assist in scheduling, staff rostering, ensuring coverage during busy periods

·        Step in for Head Chef when required

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

·        Has minimum 2+ years experience in a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or senior CDP role (or equivalent), with additional experience in other kitchen roles

·        Is proactive, intuitive, eager to grow their culinary career

·        Can mentor and train junior chefs, helping them develop their skills and reach their potential

·        Works collaboratively with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team & drive product quality and consistency

·        Has strong skills in cost control, supplier relationships, inventory management, and keeping kitchen operations efficient and scalable

·        Is passionate about food, with good understanding of woodfired cooking techniques & seasonal/local produce; able to balance tradition with innovation

·        Experience with Napoli-style pizzas, hand stretching fresh dough & cooking in woodfired ovens will be highly regarded.

What we can offer you:

• Great perks, no egos & world-class beer
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
• Work / Life Balance with reasonable hours, no early am shifts
• Supportive leadership team
• Staff discounts
• Free Parking

Current Sous ready to own your own section, lift your team, and bring value to the pass, we want to hear from you!

Please note sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please be aware that eligibility checks may be required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

At Crafty Monk Brewing, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our customers, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities.