Sous Chef

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our Food & Beverage Department on a full-time permanent basis, located at Caulfield Racecourse.

In this role, you’ll support the delivery of consistently high-quality food across all MRC venues. You’ll help lead kitchen operations, support the team, and ensure every dish meets our high standards for quality, presentation and service.

If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, love the buzz of big events, and take pride in delivering top-quality food every time – this could be your next move.

About Us

Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is an iconic sporting and entertainment organisation with a proud 150-year legacy. While we’re renowned for hosting elite horse racing at Caulfield, Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses, we’re also so much more. From vibrant events and functions to our 15 Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG) hospitality venues across Victoria and community initiatives through the MRC Foundation, we’re dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests, members and community.

In The Saddle

• Bring menus to life by preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality, well-presented dishes 
• Keep standards high across quality, consistency and presentation
• Ensure food safety and compliance requirements are met 
• Monitor food and labour costs, supporting budget and waste control initiatives 
• Oversee stock receiving, storage and kitchen organisation 
• Contribute to menu development, including race day and function offerings
• Supporting and mentoring the team with rostering, training and day-to-day leadership

Your Track Record

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar, ideally in high-volume function environment
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Current Food Handler and First Aid certifications
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence others
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A sharp eye for detail and a passion for quality
• A team player with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Full Australian working rights

The Perks

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our year-round well-being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
• Exclusive offers for health, fitness & wellbeing.
• Racing Industry Member passes, discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events to enjoy with friends & family.
• Free onsite parking or a short walk from Caulfield train station.
• Leave options that suit your lifestyle, including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and cultural leave.

Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.