Sous Chef

About Lawson Flats:
Set over three floors in one of the city’s last remaining Art Deco jewels, Lawson Flats is a modern private members’ club.

From early breakfasts to long lunches, intimate dinners to late-night feasts, the building moves to the rhythm of food. It’s where meetings begin over coffee, ideas are shared across the table, and celebrations stretch well into the evening. Every floor, every space, every event ultimately leads back to the kitchen.

Around it sits a collection of rooms designed for work, life and play. There’s a sauna for sweating, a gallery for gazing and a pool room for playing. Spaces to get work done—one email or many meetings—with places to sit, host, or hide away. A movement studio for yoga, dance and pilates. A gym to lift your pulse and a bar to steady it. Private rooms for board meetings, book clubs, birthday dinners and big parties. A listening room where the records are always changing, and a karaoke room for late-night duets. But at the centre of it all is a cracking kitchen, driving the energy of the club from morning to night.

Open Monday to Saturday (closed Sundays), no two days at Lawson Flats are the same. Our restaurant, Luis, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, drawing on the spirit of a European brasserie with a fresh, vibrant approach to food and drink. Beyond the restaurant, the building hosts working lunches, canapé and cocktail parties, set lunches and dinners for up to 40 in private rooms, and full-club takeovers for up to 300—where anything food and drink goes.

At Lawson Flats, everything starts in the kitchen—and nothing ever stands still.

About the Role:

As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of our kitchen, ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen reflects our quality, consistency, and presentation standards. You will lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team, while supporting the Head Chef in menu development, stock management, and operational efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to make their mark in a dynamic, high-performing kitchen.

Responsibilities:
Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring every dish reflects Lawson Flats’ high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
Lead and inspire the kitchen team, fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and professional growth.
Maintain excellence in food preparation, storage, and delivery, ensuring consistency across all service periods.
Uphold strict food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards, ensuring a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.
Support with ordering, inventory control, and monthly stock management to maintain accurate cost control and minimise waste.
Assist in scheduling, rostering and monitoring labour forecasts to achieve operational efficiency.
Mentor and develop team members through hands-on training, coaching and regular feedback.
Work closely with the Head Chef and wider management team to achieve departmental goals and uphold Lawson Flats’ culinary vision.
Engage with guests and team members to maintain a welcoming, professional and service-focused atmosphere.
Contribute to menu development, innovation, and continuous improvement within the kitchen.

What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen role in a high-quality, fast-paced hospitality environment.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on mentoring and development.
Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, hygiene standards, and cost control.
Passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences and a commitment to excellence.
Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

If you’re passionate about food, people, and creating memorable experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re the perfect fit for Lawson Flats.

$85,000 P.A. AUD