Sous Chef | Freds

The Venue 

Warm and welcoming, Fred's, on Paddington’s bustling Oxford St, feels like you’ve stepped into a rustic country home – the natural setting for our signature farm-to-table cooking. Seasonality, locally sourced produce and a sense of occasion come together in our intimate open kitchen. Take a seat at the marble-topped kitchen counter and watch the team calmly working with the season’s freshest produce, as they cook on an open-fire hearth. 

Linger over a meal at Fred’s and appreciate life’s simple luxuries: the first peas of spring, greens pulled from the garden hours before they reach your plate, figs bursting with juicy sweetness, freshly churned butter, hand-made pasta and bread baked in the hearth daily. 

The Role 
Fred's offers a high-quality, produce-led, seasonal menu that changes often. We are searching for an incredible Sous who lives for simple food that is created with the best quality ingredients, sourced regionally. Working closely with the head chef and a small brigade of chefs, you’ll have the opportunity to help lead a talented and passionate team.  Everything will be handmade in this kitchen, using intricate techniques and having a keen eye for detail. This open kitchen has a wood-fired oven, along with an open hearth that is utilised to cook sustainably farmed and fished produce. 

We are searching for someone who: 

• Has at least 2+ years’ experience in a sous chef position. 

• An intuitive chef that is looking to develop and continue growing their career. 

• Good communication and presentation as you will be working in a very open kitchen with guest interaction occurring. 

• Has a good understanding of P&L’s and can train junior chefs and encourage them to be the best. 

• Work alongside the head chef to lead the team, drive the product forward, and manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen. 

• Experience with suppliers, managing costs, and maintaining an engaged workplace is key. 

The Reward 

You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:   

• Competitive salary and award rates.   

• Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents.   

• Amazing discounts at 90+ venues.   

• Career and development opportunities through the Merivale Academy.   

• Employee Assistance Program.   

• Employee Referral Program.