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Sous Chef

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Permanent Sous Chef to join the team at the Peninsula Club in Dromana. If you’re all about good food, good people and a bit of controlled chaos - we’d like to hear from you.Join a busy and dynamic kitchen where no two days are the same. As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to lead daily operations, deliver consistently high-quality food, maintain safety and compliance standards, and create great experiences for our guests. Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you'll play a key role in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and a passion for great food are at the heart of what we do.Located on Gibson Street, just one street back from the Dromana Pier, the Peninsula Club operates seven days a week from 9am. With an expanded TAB, outdoor decks, two bars and great staff, the Peninsula Club offers the ideal location for lunch with friends or family.About UsPegasus Leisure Group (PLG) is the hospitality arm of the Melbourne Racing Club, managing a growing network of 16 pubs, clubs and hospitality venues across Victoria. Our venues include bistros, sports bars, function spaces and gaming areas, each focused on delivering great hospitality experiences within their local communities.What You’ll Be DoingWorking alongside the Head Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly and service on point.Preparing and plating quality dishes that look great and keep guests coming back for more.Lead and motivate the kitchen team helping to create a positive, supportive kitchen culture.Keeping food safety, cleanliness and kitchen standards at the highest level.Helping manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships to keep the kitchen well stocked and minimise waste.Monitor food and labour costs and contribute to achieving budget and profitability targets.Supporting the recruitment, training and development of team members so everyone can do their best work.What We’re Looking ForConfidence across a variety of cooking techniques, with a genuine passion for producing great food.A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements.The ability to lead, motivate and support a team while keeping service running smoothly.Great organisation skills and attention to detail.Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.The ability to stay calm under pressure and keep service running smoothly.Essential RequirementsAt least 3 years' experience in a professional kitchen, with experience leading or supporting a busy service.Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or an equivalent qualification).Do Food Safely and Food Allergens Certificate, or willing to obtain.Why Join PLG?Competitive salary packageSupportive and experienced Operations ManagersCareer development and internal progression opportunitiesOngoing training and leadership developmentAccess to our year-round well-being initiatives, including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.Leave options that suit your lifestyle, including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and cultural leave.Free onsite parkingWork with one of Victoria’s leading hospitality and entertainment groupsA Role That Keeps You MovingThis is a fast-paced, hands-on hospitality leadership role. It may involve standing for long periods, moving stock, lifting boxes or kegs, and navigating stairs throughout the venue. To learn more about us, visit: https://pegasusleisure.com.au/ Pegasus Leisure Group values and embraces diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. AUD Dromana 3936

Sous Chef

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Permanent Sous Chef to join the team at the Peninsula Club in Dromana. If you’re all about good food, good people and a bit of controlled chaos - we’d like to hear from you.

Join a busy and dynamic kitchen where no two days are the same. As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to lead daily operations, deliver consistently high-quality food, maintain safety and compliance standards, and create great experiences for our guests. Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you'll play a key role in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and a passion for great food are at the heart of what we do.

Located on Gibson Street, just one street back from the Dromana Pier, the Peninsula Club operates seven days a week from 9am. With an expanded TAB, outdoor decks, two bars and great staff, the Peninsula Club offers the ideal location for lunch with friends or family.

About Us

Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG) is the hospitality arm of the Melbourne Racing Club, managing a growing network of 16 pubs, clubs and hospitality venues across Victoria. Our venues include bistros, sports bars, function spaces and gaming areas, each focused on delivering great hospitality experiences within their local communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Working alongside the Head Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly and service on point.
  • Preparing and plating quality dishes that look great and keep guests coming back for more.
  • Lead and motivate the kitchen team helping to create a positive, supportive kitchen culture.
  • Keeping food safety, cleanliness and kitchen standards at the highest level.
  • Helping manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships to keep the kitchen well stocked and minimise waste.
  • Monitor food and labour costs and contribute to achieving budget and profitability targets.
  • Supporting the recruitment, training and development of team members so everyone can do their best work.


What We’re Looking For

  • Confidence across a variety of cooking techniques, with a genuine passion for producing great food.
  • A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements.
  • The ability to lead, motivate and support a team while keeping service running smoothly.
  • Great organisation skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
  • The ability to stay calm under pressure and keep service running smoothly.


Essential Requirements

  • At least 3 years' experience in a professional kitchen, with experience leading or supporting a busy service.
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or an equivalent qualification).
  • Do Food Safely and Food Allergens Certificate, or willing to obtain.


Why Join PLG?

  • Competitive salary package
  • Supportive and experienced Operations Managers
  • Career development and internal progression opportunities
  • Ongoing training and leadership development
  • Access to our year-round well-being initiatives, including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
  • Leave options that suit your lifestyle, including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and cultural leave.
  • Free onsite parking
  • Work with one of Victoria’s leading hospitality and entertainment groups


A Role That Keeps You Moving

This is a fast-paced, hands-on hospitality leadership role. It may involve standing for long periods, moving stock, lifting boxes or kegs, and navigating stairs throughout the venue.

 

To learn more about us, visit: https://pegasusleisure.com.au/

Pegasus Leisure Group values and embraces diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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