Are you a mature, industry professional looking for a fresh start or a stimulating new challenge?
Gimlet is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join and work alongside our senior team helping deliver exceptional food and lead a motivated team.
Gimlet is a lively, all-day, bustling venue, with a true love of seasonal produce and outstanding hospitality at its core.
Join an established team of industry leaders at Gimlet.
Work alongside respected industry leaders
Launch your career by learning the ins and outs of how to successfully run a business
Receive generous pay and Monthly tips
Exposure to the best produce available
Your energy & creative input encouraged – help us shape and grow this business
Innovative & engaging training programs – from service, food and beverage, to finance, HR and sustainability
Learn how to run and manage a busy, successful kitchen
Receive support from professional training with group development chefs
Internal promotions – grow with us
Enjoy discounts at Trader House venues and stores
'...(Andrew) McConnell's venues have always been Melbourne's own hospitality university and will do a lot of the heavy-lifting in replenishing that talent. It's really something, watching a big team glide through their paces.' Gemima Cody, The Age Good Food.
Love restaurants?
Trader House is a collection of Melbourne and Brisbane's most distinctive restaurants, bars and specialty food stores, led by chef, author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann.
Our Melbourne venues include Gimlet, Côte Basque, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith and Morning Market—with Stokehouse, St Kilda joining the group in October 2026. In Brisbane, you'll find Supernormal and Bar Miette.
Join a team shaping Australia's hospitality culture across exceptional venues, each with its own identity and a shared commitment to great food, genuine service and memorable experiences.
This is your chance to be part of a creative, energetic team as you develop and maintain a strong Back of house culture.
We run restaurants driven by quality. Food & wine is our passion. If you've a service-driven individual with an eye for detail – we'd love to hear from you.
All applications and enquiries will be confidential.
Junior Sous Chef - Gimlet in Melbourne employer: Gimlet at Cavendish House
Gimlet offers an exceptional work environment for a Senior Sous Chef, where creativity and passion for seasonal produce are celebrated. Located in the vibrant heart of Melbourne, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, enjoy generous pay and tips, and participate in innovative training programs that foster personal and professional growth. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and mentorship, Gimlet is not just a workplace but a community dedicated to shaping the future of Australia's hospitality culture.
