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The opportunityDelaware North Australia is hiring Sous Chefs to join our culinary team at Victoria Racing Club (VRC) at Flemington Racecourse. This is an exciting new partnership where Delaware North will support yearround hospitality. As a Sous Chef, you''ll lead by example on busy services and event days, maintaining high standards of consistency, presentation, and pace. You''ll play a handson role in mentoring the brigade, collaborating on menu execution, and ensuring every guest experience reflects our commitment to quality.Play a pivotal role in our transition phase, ensuring everything is in place for a successful launch on 1 April 2026. Apply today!What We OfferThis isn''t just another role, it''s an opportunity to be part of something new, bold, and exciting. You''ll help shape the future of our partnership with VRC and be part of a team that''s setting the standard for excellence. If you love challenges and want to make an impact from day one, this is your moment.What will you do?Run daytoday kitchen operations across restaurants and/or functions, ensuring highvolume production meets brand, quality, and timing standardsLead services and sections, coaching cooks and CDPs to deliver consistent plates at speedUphold food safety and compliance, maintaining food safety plans and ensuring HACCP standards are always metManage costs and inventories, assisting with rostering, ordering, stock rotation, and invoice handling to hit margin targetsPartner with leaders (Executive Chef, culinary leadership, and operations) to refine menus, respond to feedback, and resolve service issues quicklyDevelop people, helping recruit, train, and motivate team members so they can perform at their bestMore About YouAppropriate culinary qualifications and proven leadership experience in a commercial kitchen (restaurants, events/functions, hotels, or stadiums)Expertise in modern Australian cuisine with a passion for creative, seasonal menusStrong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide kitchen team membersExceptional attention to detail and a commitment to culinary excellenceExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with all levels of the team and engage with VIP guestsWho We AreVictoria Racing Club (VRC) is Melbourne''s leader in racing and event entertainment, combining 185 years of racing heritage with modern event excellence. Based at Flemington Racecourse, VRC delivers a worldclass blend of sport, fashion and celebration. The VRC hosts 25 race meetings each year and anchors the Melbourne Cup Carnival across four signature days: Victoria Derby Day, Melbourne Cup Day, Oaks Day and Stakes Day. With more than 30,000 members, the VRC delivers an unrivaled experience at every touchpoint. Flemington Racecourse also accommodates major outdoor events of up to 60,000 guests, as well as premium indoor conferences.Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you''re not just part of a team you''re part of a global legacy: a familyowned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.Who says you can''t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you''re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, parttime or fulltime, we''re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.Together, we''re shaping the future of hospitality come grow with us!At Delaware North Australia & New Zealand, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, orientations, and experiences. Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and thrives on collaboration.#J-18808-Ljbffr