Hunter St. Hospitality is part of Urban Purveyor Group Pty Ltd. 

Join a team dedication to excellence, premium produce, and sophisticated cuisine.

Rockpool Bar & Grill delivers an exceptional steakhouse experience across Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. With a commitment to sourcing the finest Australian produce, in-house dry-aged beef, and signature wood-fire grilling, Rockpool sets the standard for culinary excellence. Under the direction of Executive Chef Santiago Aristizabal, Rockpool has been recognised among the world’s best steakhouses, with Rockpool Sydney ranked 8th globally in both 2023 and 2024.

Hunter St. Hospitality is a leading Australian hospitality group, operating a diverse portfolio of over 40 venues across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and other key markets. Its brands include internationally recognised Rockpool Bar & Grill and The Cut Bar & Grill, critically acclaimed Spice Temple and Saké Restaurant & Bar, as well as Bar Patrón, Sahtein, 24 York, 7 Alfred, Fratelli Fresh, El Camino Cantina, The Bavarian, Munich Brauhaus, Winghaus, SLICE, and Catch Fish and Chips.

Benefits

• Elite Career Growth: A unique opportunity to further your career with one of Australia's most respected hospitality groups, with potential to influence the growth of our premium venues.
• Training & Development: Tailored mentorship and access to world-class professional development programs, designed to nurture the highest level of culinary and hospitality expertise.
• Exclusive Perks: Competitive salary, food and beverage discounts and private health insurance discounts.
• Supportive Leadership: Join a dynamic team of hospitality professionals with a focus on innovation, creativity, and excellence.
• Career Pathways: Opportunities for career progression across our prestigious portfolio of restaurants located in Australia

Task & responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and service execution
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to ensure consistency and quality standards
• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes according to established recipes and presentation guidelines
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and freshness throughout service
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Manage inventory, ordering, and proper storage of ingredients
• Step in as acting chef in the Head Chef’s absence
• Help develop menus, specials, and seasonal offerings

Qualification & experience

• Previous Experience: Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a premium restaurant.
• Food Cleanliness: Strong focus on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Leadership and Team Player Skills: Demonstrates a passion for mentoring and developing talented culinary professionals into future leaders, while maintaining a positive attitude and performing effectively under pressure in a high-volume environment.
• Effective Communication: Skills in fostering honesty and transparency, with the ability to provide timely updates.
• Health & Safety Commitment: Knowledge of Food Safety standards and WHS regulations.