Sous Chef

We’re on the hunt for our Sous Chef

New Venue Opening February 2026

Introduction

Capital Brewing Co is one of Australia’s largest independently owned and B-corp certified craft breweries and has been making award-winning Good Natured Brews from its Canberra brewery and taproom since 2017. 

We are dedicated to making great beer and now great food with an uncompromising focus on quality; We all love what we do, work hard, and have fun doing it. 

We’re opening an exciting new venue in February, and we’re looking for a Sous Chef to join us.

Job Description

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Support the Head Chef in leading daily kitchen operations

• Assist with new menu development and seasonal updates

• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards

• Oversee prep, service, stock control and ordering

• Train, mentor and motivate junior kitchen team members

• Uphold all food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements

• Contribute to a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork and respect

We’re looking for:

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up

• Passion for fresh, high-quality food and creating memorable dining experiences

• A calm and positive leadership style

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to thrive in a new, fast-paced environment

• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and public holidays

What we can offer:

• An attractive remuneration package

• A great team culture with support across the business

• Great staff benefits

• The chance to make your mark and grow with us from the beginning

We’ll also be recruiting the rest of our kitchen and front-of-house team in the coming months. If you’re passionate about food, hospitality and being part of something new — reach out to jobs@capitalbrewing.co now to register your interest.

As part of our Local Hiring Policy, we strongly encourage applications from Canberra-based talent. Supporting and growing our local community is at the heart of our values.