Lead the kitchen at one of Perth’s iconic riverside venues!
Located on the banks of the Swan River in Applecross, Raffles Hotel is a Perth icon with a reputation for great food, lively service and an unbeatable waterfront setting.
We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team and help drive the day-to-day operation of this busy venue.
Raffles delivers a diverse food offering, combining modern pub classics with Italian influence, premium cuts from the charcoal oven, house-made pizzas and a strong functions and events operation.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in leading the kitchen team and ensuring every service runs smoothly.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day kitchen operation
- Leading and motivating the kitchen team during busy services
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
- Ensuring kitchen procedures, food safety and hygiene standards are maintained
- Assisting with ordering, stock control and minimising food wastage
- Supporting menu execution across pub dining, functions and events
- Training and developing junior chefs and kitchen team members
- Helping create a positive, organised and high-performing kitchen culture
About You
We’re looking for a confident and hands-on Sous Chef who thrives in a busy pub environment and enjoys leading a team.
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced CDP ready to step up
- Strong commercial kitchen experience
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- The ability to remain calm and organised during busy services
- A strong understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance
- A genuine passion for quality food and hospitality
- The ability to work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider venue team
Why Raffles?
- Work at an iconic riverside Perth venue established in 1896
- Beautiful Swan River and waterfront setting
- Diverse food offering with modern Italian influence
- Busy restaurant, alfresco, functions and events operation
- Generous staff discounts across Australian Venue Co venues
- Opportunity to lead and develop a strong kitchen team
- Join a supportive hospitality group with career progression opportunities
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Sous Chef | Raffles Hotel in Perth employer: Open Door Pub Co. Pty LTD
At Australian Venue Co in Perth, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment for our Tournant Head Chef. With over 240 venues across Australia and New Zealand, you'll enjoy unparalleled career progression opportunities, a supportive network of culinary professionals, and the chance to develop your skills in diverse kitchen settings. Our commitment to staff development, coupled with a vibrant culture that values teamwork and innovation, makes us an ideal place for passionate hospitality leaders looking to make a meaningful impact.
