Sous Chef | Full-time | Petit Crenn Melbourne

Petit Crenn, Melbourne is a neighbourhood café and wine bar shaped by the soul of France and the energy of Australia. Classic dishes, prepared à la minute, meet thoughtful wines and cocktails, all guided by seasonality and restraint.

From morning through evening, the space moves with ease, guests order at the bar, settle where they like, and return often. Drinking and eating unfold in a natural rhythm, where everyday moments are elevated through craft and conviviality.

The Sous Chef at Petit Crenn Melbourne is responsible for assisting the Head Chef to oversee the culinary operations and the team in this exciting new signature restaurant, scheduled to open in October 2026 and centrally located in the historic InterContinental Melbourne the Rialto.

This career-enhancing role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of an innovative, high-quality and profitable dining experience. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a great team Rto ensure the successful launch and operation of this innovative restaurant.

A little taste of your day to day:

The responsibilities of this role may include but will not be limited to the following;

• Deliver an impeccable dining experiences, through the production of quality, consistent food preparation, taste & presentation of the menu in accordance with the standards.

• Supervise daily kitchen operations, including food prep, cooking in service and plating;

• Work closely with the front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service;

• Interact with guests to gather feedback and enhance their dining experience;

• Control wastage and portion control effectively;

• Monitor food costs and implement measures to control expenses;

• Manage quality control systems for kitchen operations & food safety;

• Supervise, help to train and coaching team members to expand and enhance in-house skill sets; 

• Ensure all incidents and injuries are addressed immediately, documented, investigated and corrective actions implemented;

• Ensure compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations.

• Any other duties as requested by your manager.

What we need from you

• Valid and unrestricted work rights in Australia.

• 5 years’ experience working as a chef in high-end specialty restaurants with at least 2 -years supervisory experience in kitchen operations in a similar role supervising a team

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is essential 

• A true love of good food

• Ability to inspire passion, enthusiasm and positivity in the team to drive an engaged, winning culture. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage well with both the team and guests 

• Understanding and demonstrated adherence to Australian food standards

• Mandatory certifications including Food Safety Certificate and First Aid.

• Experience working in an open kitchen environment would be an advantage 

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including laundry for business attire, impressive room discounts, competitive products & services discounts program.

We give every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

The company is an equal opportunity employer