Job Description

Lead from the front at one of Hobart’s iconic hospitality venues.

The Telegraph Hotel is a vibrant, high-energy venue in the heart of Hobart, bringing together great food, drinks, entertainment and events under one roof. With a busy kitchen and a team that continues to grow, we’re looking for two experienced Sous Chefs to join our kitchen leadership team.

If you’re a passionate chef who loves being on the tools, leading a team and delivering great food in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and help drive a strong food offering across the venue.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting the kitchen team during busy services

• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency

• Supporting menu development, specials and new food ideas

• Coaching and developing junior chefs

• Assisting with ordering, stock control and food cost management

• Ensuring high standards of food safety, cleanliness and compliance

• Keeping the kitchen organised, efficient and service-ready

• Supporting the Head Chef with the overall operation of the kitchen

• Creating a positive, respectful and high-performing kitchen culture

What We're Looking For

You'll be an experienced chef who is ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact within a busy kitchen.

You'll bring:

• Previous Sous Chef or strong senior chef experience

• Experience leading a team in a busy, high-volume kitchen

• Strong culinary and technical cooking skills

• The ability to stay calm, organised and hands-on during busy services

• A genuine passion for food and delivering consistently high standards

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• A positive attitude and a willingness to lead by example

• A passion for coaching and developing your team

Why Join The Telegraph Hotel?

• Join one of Hobart's well-known and established hospitality venues

• Be part of a growing kitchen team with opportunities to make your mark

• Work alongside an experienced Head Chef and leadership team

• A fast-paced environment with plenty of variety across food, events and functions

• Opportunity to develop your leadership and culinary skills

• Great team culture and a supportive working environment

• Staff discounts across Australian Venue Co. venues

• Genuine career progression opportunities within a large hospitality group

If you're ready to step into a leadership role where you can lead a team, influence the food offering and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the team at The Telegraph Hotel.