About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Venue</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Role</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">To be successful in this role you will: </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Have 2+ years’ experience in a Sous chef role in a similar venue </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to manage a team of 10 + chef when the head chef is off </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Organised, focused and communication is key </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The flexibility to work across the kitchen and someone that is happy to train junior staff. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Good knowledge around kitchen admin, WH&S and good people skills </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Merivale Employee Benefits</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Performance, First Aid, Food Safety and more </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board </span></li> </ul>