Job Description
Sous Chef | Glencoe Tasmania
Help shape the kitchen of one of Tasmania’s most exciting new hospitality destinations.
Glencoe is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join the opening team of their new restaurant on Tasmania’s stunning east coast. Located on a historic coastal sheep farm and set within a beautifully restored 1820 homestead, Glencoe is creating a dining experience deeply connected to Tasmania’s landscape, produce, people, and stories.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in establishing the kitchen from the ground up, helping define standards, systems, culture, and menus that showcase the very best of Tasmanian ingredients.
About Glencoe
For over two centuries, Glencoe has been part of Tasmania’s rich history. Today, it has been thoughtfully restored into a unique destination encompassing a restaurant, events venue, farm experience, and retail offering.
Surrounded by working farmland, Merino sheep, Angus cattle, and some of the east coast’s most iconic landscapes, Glencoe provides a genuine connection between food, agriculture, heritage, and hospitality.
Their restaurant philosophy is simple:
- Exceptional Tasmanian produce
- Seasonality and local sourcing
- Craftsmanship and attention to detail
- Preservation, fermentation, and traditional techniques
- Contemporary cooking groundedÂ
About the Role
As Sous Chef, you will be the Head Chef’s second-in-command and an integral part of the leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to contribute creatively and operationally during the launch phase of a new venue.
You will assist in delivering an exceptional dining experience while helping to build a positive, professional kitchen culture focused on excellence, respect, and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
- Assist with menu development and seasonal menu changes
- Lead service periods and maintain high culinary standards
- Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff
- Oversee food preparation, presentation, and quality control
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance
- Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
- Contribute ideas around preservation, fermentation, woodfire, and charcoal cooking techniques
- Ensure efficient kitchen workflow and service execution
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional team environment
- Support the delivery of restaurant services, private dining experiences, weddings, and special events
About You
You are a skilled chef who takes pride in your craft and values teamwork as much as culinary excellence.
Essential
- Experience as a Sous Chef or senior Chef de Partie in a quality-driven restaurant
- Background in hatted, fine dining, or high-end hospitality environments
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
- A genuine passion for premium produce and seasonal cooking
- Commitment to maintaining exceptional food standards
- Knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance requirements
- Full Australian working rights or eligibility to work in Australia
We Would Love to See
- Experience with contemporary cooking techniques
- Interest in fermentation, preservation, and traditional culinary techniques
- Passion for Tasmanian produce and local producers
- Desire to contribute creatively to menu development
- A calm, reliable, and solutions-focused approach during service
Why Join Glencoe?
- Be part of an exciting new venue from day one
- Work within a stunning, heritage-listed east coast setting
- Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team
- Have genuine influence on menu development and restaurant direction
- Work with exceptional local produce and suppliers
- Develop your skills in a kitchen focused on craftsmanship and innovation
- Enjoy the opportunity to build something meaningful and lasting
Join Glencoe and become part of a story more than 200 years in the making.
TO APPLY: To apply or for more information send your resume to Ward Totham at ward.totham@bodec.org.au