Senior Sous Chef

Wood & Bone | Moorabbin, Melbourne

4-Day Working Week | Sunday–Tuesday Off | Above-Award Salary + Incentives

Wood & Bone is seeking an accomplished Senior Sous Chef to become a key member of our kitchen leadership team.

We are an independent steakhouse built around premium Australian produce, exceptional beef, live-fire and BBQ cooking, and seasonal seafood. Our approach is produce-driven and uncomplicated: source exceptionally well, respect the ingredients and execute every dish to a consistently high standard.

This is an opportunity for an experienced chef looking for more than simply their next position.

We are looking for someone who wants to take genuine ownership of a kitchen, contribute ideas, develop a team and have a real influence on the future direction of the business.

Working closely with the owners, you will take a senior role across all aspects of kitchen operations, including:

• Leading and supporting the kitchen team through preparation and service
• Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality and consistency
• Menu development and seasonal specials
• Meat preparation, portioning and steak cookery
• BBQ, smoking and live-fire cooking
• Working with premium seafood and seasonal Australian produce
• Ordering, stock management, food costing and waste control
• Food safety, kitchen organisation and compliance
• Training and developing junior chefs and kitchen staff
• Supporting our growing private function and catering operations

Ideally, you will have 5+ years of professional kitchen experience, including experience at Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef or a comparable senior level.

You will be confident working with premium beef, steaks, BBQ and seafood, with a strong understanding of produce, preparation and modern kitchen operations.

More importantly, we're looking for someone with leadership, maturity and accountability.

Someone who stays organised under pressure, communicates well, maintains high standards and leads from the front.

You should be the kind of chef who notices what needs to be done — and takes care of it.

A genuine 4-day working week — Sunday, Monday & Tuesday off.

Competitive above-award remuneration, based on experience and ability.

Performance bonuses and incentives for the right candidate.

A senior position with real responsibility and creative input, rather than simply executing somebody else's menu.

The opportunity to work with excellent Australian beef, seafood and seasonal produce.

And most importantly, a genuine pathway to take greater ownership of the kitchen and progress into leading our restaurant and catering operations as your ability is proven.

Has reached the stage in their career where they want their work, ideas and leadership to be recognised.

You may already be a strong Senior Sous Chef looking for greater responsibility, or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next significant step.

We are a small, independent business, so attitude, reliability and commitment matter as much as the CV.

If you are passionate about great produce, serious about your craft and looking for a kitchen where you can make your mark, we'd like to hear from you.

Wood & Bone – Moorabbin, Melbourne

Send us your CV together with a short introduction about yourself and what you're looking for in your next role.

Confidential enquiries are welcome.