Job Description

The Venue

Located on a laneway in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Ash St. Cellar delivers everything that makes a breakfast meeting, lunch catch-up or candlelit dinner memorable. Serving European-inspired tapas with French, Italian and Spanish influences, this modern bistro combines great food, exceptional wine and a vibrant city atmosphere.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at Ash St. Cellar and play a key leadership role within one of Merivale's most dynamic CBD precincts.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help drive kitchen performance, maintain exceptional food standards, develop and mentor chefs, manage costs and support the operation of three venues within the precinct. This is a hands-on leadership role that offers exposure to a broad range of services, teams and operational challenges.

Ideal for a chef who enjoys leading from the front, this role provides a unique opportunity to broaden your experience and build the skills required for future Head Chef and multi-site leadership positions.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2+ years’ experience in a Sous chef role in a similar venue
• Ability to manage a team of 10 + chef when the head chef is off
• Organised, focused and communication is key
• The flexibility to work across the kitchen and someone that is happy to train junior staff.
• Good knowledge around kitchen admin, WH&S and good people skills

Merivale Employee Benefits

• 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues

• Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events

• Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing

• Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities

• Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership

• Performance, First Aid, Food Safety and more

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder

• Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board