" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSous Chef\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"308\"\u003e Hospitality / Travel / Tourism \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"309\"\u003e Chef \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"310\"\u003e VIC Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"311\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 14/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive rates, full time hours\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn from experienced chefs across LK Hospitality\u0026#39;s venues\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine leadership scope in a premium kitchen in fine dining\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSous Chef\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You take pride in kitchens that run properly, even when service gets busy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This Sous Chef role supports production and events at Capitol Grand, home to several of LK Hospitality\u0027s venues in South Yarra. You will work closely with our Head Chef and Executive Culinary Director, supporting them through every function and event to keep the kitchen running at the standard our guests expect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is for someone who wants to build their craft alongside experienced chefs in a genuine, award-winning kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in 2019, LK Hospitality has quickly made a name for itself as the home of innovative, creative and world-class dining and drinking experiences. Led by Executive Culinary Director Stephen Nairn, our portfolio includes award-winning Omnia, Yugen Dining and Yugen Omakase, together with The Grand Room, all located within the prestigious Capitol Grand on the corner of Toorak Road and Chapel Street, South Yarra, as well as Portside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based at Capitol Grand in South Yarra, you support production and service across our venues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the Head Chef with menu development for private and corporate events, working closely with event planners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite and adapt recipes to suit dietary requirements, planning ahead for busy event periods\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssist with cost control and budget tracking to help meet kitchen financial targets\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport supplier negotiations and manage day to day ordering relationships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep in as the senior kitchen presence for events when the Head Chef is away\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp guide and support junior chefs during daily production and service\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp uphold our HACCP and food safety standards, and coordinate allergen information with front of house\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWho We\u0027re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You take genuine pride in the craft of hospitality, not just the title. You hold the standard whether or not someone is watching, and you flag problems before they become someone else\u0027s.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in a senior kitchen role, ideally within events or high-volume production\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident writing recipes and adapting menus for dietary requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComfortable supporting cost control, budgeting and supplier negotiation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrack record leading and developing kitchen staff\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine hospitality instinct, guest experience matters to you\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e And the non-negotiables - you hold the standard even when the Head Chef isn\u0027t in the room, you treat suppliers and junior chefs with the same respect, and you see the budget as part of the craft, not separate from it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMust Have Values\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These are not aspirational; they are the minimum we expect from everyone at LK Hospitality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwnership \u0026amp; Accountability\u003c/strong\u003e - you take full ownership of your work, own your mistakes and see tasks through without needing follow up.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTeam First Mentality\u003c/strong\u003e - you work for the common good, help without being asked and communicate openly with the whole team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Communication\u003c/strong\u003e - you ask questions rather than assume, raise concerns early and give feedback professionally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s on Offer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine leadership scope in a premium events kitchen\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCareer pathway toward Head Chef\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive, close-knit team culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSouth Yarra location, easy access\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestment in your professional development\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If this sounds like the standard you already hold yourself to, we would like to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Send us your CV and a short note on what draws you to LK Hospitality. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4478364\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "