Junior Sous Chef

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Full Time Junior Sous Chef  to join the team at Oche Melbourne . If you're passionate about creating quality food, enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in every dish you serve, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a busy and dynamic kitchen where no two days are the same. As a Junior Sous Chef , you'll be responsible for running your section, delivering consistently high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards and supporting the wider kitchen team. Working alongside experienced chefs, you'll play an important role in creating great dining experiences while continuing to develop your culinary skills.

Oche Melbourne is a dining and entertainment venue offering one of the most spectacular and unique experience in the heart of CBD. The venue offers contemporary casual dining in a relaxed setting, and functions to co operate groups.

About Us

Oche Melbourne is a premier entertainment venue located in Melbourne's vibrant CBD. We are dedicated to providing exceptional entertainment experiences and hospitality services to our guests. Our venue is known for its dynamic atmosphere, quality service, and commitment to creating memorable experiences.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative team environment where our people are empowered to deliver outstanding customer service. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, we are committed to being a leading entertainment destination in Melbourne.

What You'll Be Doing

·         Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes in line with menu specifications.

·         Taking ownership of your allocated section and ensuring smooth service during busy periods.

·         Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver a consistent, high-quality dining experience.

·         Assisting with stock rotation, food storage and receiving deliveries.

·         Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen presentation.

·         Ensuring dietary requirements and special requests are prepared accurately.

·         Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen team members where required.

·         Helping to minimise waste and maintain an organised, efficient kitchen.

What We're Looking For

·         Strong cooking skills and confidence across a variety of cooking techniques.

·         A genuine passion for producing quality food and delivering consistent results.

·         Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements.

·         The ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

·         Strong organisational and time management skills.

·         A positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Essential Requirements

·         At least 2 years' experience in a professional kitchen.

·         Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification).

·         Current Food Safely and Food Allergens Certificate, or willingness to obtain.

·         Experience in a high-volume kitchen environment will be highly regarded.

Why Join Oche Melbourne?

·         Competitive salary package.

·         Supportive and experienced Management.

·         Career development and internal progression opportunities.

·         Ongoing training and leadership development.

·         Leave options that suit your lifestyle, including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and cultural leave.

·        Friends & Family discounts

A Role That Keeps You Moving

This is a fast-paced, hands-on kitchen role. It may involve standing for long periods, moving stock, lifting boxes and kitchen supplies, and working in a busy commercial kitchen where teamwork and adaptability are essential.

Oche Melbourne (DASK Entertainment Melbourne) values and embraces diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.