The Company Located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, this award-winning destination venue has quickly established itself as one of South Australia's most exciting dining experiences. Combining premium hospitality, stunning surrounds, exceptional local produce, and a strong connection to the region's growers and winemakers, the business has built a reputation for delivering memorable guest experiences and innovative food offerings. With a focus on seasonality, sustainability, and showcasing the best of the Adelaide Hills, the venue continues to attract both local and interstate visitors seeking a truly unique dining experience. The Role As Sous Chef, you will work closely alongside the Head Chef to deliver a constantly evolving menu inspired by the region's finest seasonal produce. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will play a key part in kitchen operations, menu execution, team development, stock management, and maintaining the exceptional standards the venue has become known for. You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, mentor junior chefs, and help drive a culture focused on creativity, consistency, and excellence. Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen Lead service across the restaurant, events, and special dining experiences Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen team members Assist with menu development and seasonal menu changes Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency remain at a premium standard Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen administration Maintain food safety and compliance standards Foster a positive and collaborative team culture Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will bring: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step Experience within quality-driven restaurants, wineries, hotels, or destination venues Passion for modern Australian cuisine and seasonal produce Strong leadership and communication skills Excellent organisational and time management abilities Benefits & Culture Exposure to premium local produce and innovative dining concepts Strong support from an engaged ownership team Opportunity to contribute creatively and make a genuine impact Career progression within a growing hospitality business Positive culture focused on collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement To apply online, please click on the apply button. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Lauren Christmas on 0422 712 748 or lchristmas@frontlinehospitality.com.au Seeking a job change? When you fill out a confidential profile with Frontline Hospitality it goes to our team of experienced recruiters who will work with you to find your dream role. Our unique system of recruitment means the whole team will be trying to find you the right job. Whether it is now or in the future we will continue to match positions to suit your needs until we find you the perfect job! Or just looking around? We highly recommend that you call us even if you are not officially in the job market. Once we understand what you are looking for, we keep you in the know, because no one knows Hospitality like us. Also, most positions we fill are done so without advertising! Existing Frontline Hospitality registered candidates often get the first look at new opportunities. Did you know? Frontline Hospitality has offices across Australia and not all our roles are advertised on external job boards, so head to our website to view all our available positions and apply for any roles of interest. www.frontlinehospitality.com.au SCR-lauren-christmas
