Sous Chef - Moon Dog Footscray

Saddle up Gunslingers, Moon Dog Wild West is coming to town! 

We're beyond excited to be bringing our really bloody fun & unique brand of hospitality to beautiful Footscray, with a view to swing open the saloon doors in Mid - Late March (Subject to project timelines). Our mind blowing three story, 800 pax venue will offer the best in food, beverages and entertainment, with our signature cheeky twist.

We’re seeking an experienced Sous Chef to work with our Head Chef in taking the reins in our brand-new kitchen. You will help to lead our kitchen team in smashing out delicious Tex-Mex & Americana inspired dishes. An emerging leader with experience in fast-paced, large kitchens, you will hustle to make Moon Dog Footscray one of the best places to work & eat in the West! The ideal candidate will have several years proven experience in similar roles (large, pumping, pub-like venues) and take great pride in what they do.

The role:

Reporting to the Head Chef you will manage the team and day to day operations of the Moon Dog Wild West kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Head Chef to create & execute your menu for lovers of Tex-Mex & Americana 
• Ensuring all chefs maintain food hygiene safety standards
• Administrative tasks including ordering and rostering and managing food costs
• People management, supporting and training of the team

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery
• Well-developed communication and time management skills
• A working knowledge and understanding of HACCP procedures, including the training of colleagues in procedures

We can offer you:

• A fancy, brand spanking new kitchen, with aircon!!!
• Excellent career progression opportunities with two further new venues planned in 2024!
• Great access to PT, with Footscray train station just across the road
• Secure bike parking
• Employee Assistance Program (Free counselling etc)
• A generous food & bev package (Free beer & Fizzer!!)
• All the fun and excitement that comes from working for one of Australia's largest independent beverage producers
• A mechanical bull to ride whenever you fancy!!!

 At Moon Dog Brewing, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Moon Dog encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation.

If you are keen to sink your teeth into this exciting new project, please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are the best person for the role! We will work with you on a start date to accommodate any notice period you need to give.