Sous Chef

Chuck & Son’s Brewing Co. | St Peters, Sydney
Full-time | $82,500 + superannuation

Chuck & Son’s Brewing Co. is an independent, family-owned brewery and taproom in St Peters, Sydney, founded by legendary Australian brewer Chuck Hahn and his son Scott.

Our brewery and Tap Room is built around great beer, great food and warm, unpretentious hospitality. With a busy venue, in-house food truck, regular events and functions, we’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in a full-time role.

About the role

Working closely with our Head Chef, the Sous Chef will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the Chuck & Son’s kitchen.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining cooking and service with kitchen management. You’ll help ensure every service runs smoothly, food is prepared and presented consistently, the kitchen operates efficiently and safely, and the wider kitchen team is supported to perform at its best.

You’ll also take responsibility for leading kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management and operation of the kitchen
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff during preparation and service
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards
• Coordinate workflow across kitchen sections to deliver efficient, timely service
• Maintain consistency in recipes, portioning, presentation and overall food quality
• Assist with menu development, specials and seasonal changes
• Assist with food costing, portion control and management of food costs
• Manage stock levels, ordering, receiving, storage and stock rotation
• Monitor wastage and identify opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency and profitability
• Train, mentor and support chefs, cooks and kitchen staff
• Assist with kitchen rostering and allocation of duties
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen management and workplace health and safety requirements
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment
• Support food preparation and service for functions, events and larger group bookings
• Work collaboratively with the front-of-house and management teams to deliver a great overall guest experience
• Take operational responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence

About you

We’re looking for someone who is an excellent cook first and foremost, but who also understands what it takes to help lead a successful kitchen.

You’ll ideally have:

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications, such as Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience working as a Sous Chef or in a comparable senior kitchen position
• Strong experience in a busy commercial kitchen
• Excellent food preparation, cooking and presentation skills
• Experience supervising, training and supporting kitchen staff
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements
• Experience with ordering, stock control, wastage and food-cost management
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to remain calm, practical and solutions-focused during busy services
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with both kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Availability to work a hospitality roster including evenings and weekends as required

Most importantly, you’ll care about producing genuinely good food and being part of a positive, respectful and hardworking team.

About Chuck & Son’s

Chuck & Son’s is an independent Sydney brewery and Tap Room in St Peters, bringing together decades of Australian brewing experience with a new generation of independent beer.

Our venue is designed to be somewhere people want to spend time — whether they’re dropping in for a beer and something to eat, meeting friends, bringing the family or joining us for one of our events.

Food is an important part of that experience, and we want our kitchen to reflect the same philosophy as our beer: quality-driven, approachable and made with care.

The details

Position: Sous Chef
Employment: Full-time
Location: St Peters, NSW
Salary: $82,500 per annum + superannuation
Roster: Hospitality roster, including evening and weekend work as required

If you’re an experienced chef looking to take on a key role in a growing independent Sydney brewery and hospitality venue, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a short introduction outlining your relevant experience.