Sous Chef

SOUS CHEF,  BAR VINO, MOUNT LAWLEY

Good produce, an evolving Italian-inspired menu and a kitchen where your contribution will genuinely matter.

Bar Vino is looking for an experienced Sous Chef or an accomplished Senior Chef de Partie ready for the next step to join our kitchen team in Mount Lawley.

Bar Vino is an all-day Italian-inspired venue moving from breakfast and lunch into aperitivo and dinner. Our food is simple, produce-driven and carefully executed. We work with quality ingredients, respect the fundamentals,  and avoid unnecessary complication.

You’ll work closely with Head Chef Erik Arnold across the day-to-day running of the kitchen, with genuine opportunities to contribute to menus, develop the team and help shape the next stage of Bar Vino.

THE ROLE

This is a hands-on senior position that includes:

• Leading preparation and service alongside the Head Chef
• Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
• Supporting, training and directing the kitchen team
• Assisting with menu development and seasonal changes
• Managing ordering, stock rotation, waste and food costs
• Maintaining excellent food-safety and kitchen-cleanliness standards
• Taking responsibility for the kitchen when the Head Chef is away

ABOUT YOU

You may already be working as a Sous Chef, or you may be a strong Senior Chef de Partie looking for a genuine opportunity to step up.

More importantly, you will:

• Have strong cooking fundamentals and respect for good produce
• Be organised, reliable and calm during busy services
• Work cleanly and take pride in consistent execution
• Communicate clearly and set a positive tone in the kitchen
• Understand the importance of stock control, waste and kitchen costs
• Be comfortable working across daytime, evening and weekend services
• Want to contribute ideas while still respecting the direction of the venue

WHAT WE OFFER

• A full-time senior role with a competitive salary based on experience
• Genuine input into menus and the development of the kitchen
• A small, focused team where your work will be noticed
• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head Chef
• A well-established Mount Lawley venue with a strong food and wine focus
• Future opportunities within a growing, locally owned hospitality group

We know there are plenty of chef positions advertised right now. We’re not looking for someone simply to fill a gap in the roster. We want a capable chef who cares about their work, wants to be part of a good kitchen and is ready to make a meaningful contribution.

To apply, please send us your CV along with a short introduction telling us a little about yourself and what you’re looking for in your next role.