Sous Chef | Raffles Hotel

Lead the kitchen at one of Perth’s iconic riverside venues!

Located on the banks of the Swan River in Applecross, Raffles Hotel is a Perth icon with a reputation for great food, lively service and an unbeatable waterfront setting.

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team and help drive the day-to-day operation of this busy venue. Raffles delivers a diverse food offering, combining modern pub classics with Italian influence, premium cuts from the charcoal oven, house-made pizzas and a strong functions and events operation.

Opportunity

Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in leading the kitchen team and ensuring every service runs smoothly.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day kitchen operation
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team during busy services
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Ensuring kitchen procedures, food safety and hygiene standards are maintained
• Assisting with ordering, stock control and minimising food wastage
• Supporting menu execution across pub dining, functions and events
• Training and developing junior chefs and kitchen team members
• Helping create a positive, organised and high-performing kitchen culture

About You

We’re looking for a confident and hands-on Sous Chef who thrives in a busy pub environment and enjoys leading a team.

Ideally you’ll have:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced CDP ready to step up
• Strong commercial kitchen experience
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• The ability to remain calm and organised during busy services
• A strong understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance
• A genuine passion for quality food and hospitality
• The ability to work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider venue team

Why Raffles?

• Work at an iconic riverside Perth venue established in 1896
• Beautiful Swan River and waterfront setting
• Diverse food offering with modern Italian influence
• Busy restaurant, alfresco, functions and events operation
• Generous staff discounts across Australian Venue Co venues
• Opportunity to lead and develop a strong kitchen team
• Join a supportive hospitality group with career progression opportunities

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.

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