Sous Chef – Bella Venezia
A Rare Opportunity for a Serious Chef

If you're a high-performing chef looking for the next true step up in your career, this is one of the strongest opportunities currently on the Sunshine Coast.

About Us
Bella Venezia is a multi-award-winning Italian restaurant established in 1983 and recognised as one of Queensland's most iconic dining institutions. With 150 seats, two dining rooms, and two fully equipped kitchens including a dedicated prep kitchen, we deliver refined Italian cuisine at scale, 7 days a week from 11:30am until late.

As part of the Bella Venezia Group — including the new Fish House Steak & Grill — we offer real long-term growth across multiple premium venues.

Recent Awards
• 2025 Luxury Restaurant Award Australasia – Winner
• 2024 AGFG One Chef Hat
• 2024 AGFG Readers' Choice "Best Italian"
• 2023 R&CA Italian Formal Restaurant Winner
• Best Wine List QLD – Australian Wine List of the Year
• World of Fine Wine – Best Regional Italian List
• Sunshine Coast Business Awards – Large Hospitality Business of the Year

The Opportunity
We are looking for a Sous Chef who wants more than just a job — someone who wants influence, progression, and the chance to contribute to one of Queensland's most respected kitchens.

You will be stepping into a stable, well-structured environment where high standards, consistency, and professionalism are non-negotiable. This is an opportunity to work with an experienced leadership team, have genuine input, and build a career within an established, growing group.

What You Will Be Doing
• Leading, motivating, and developing the brigade
• Maintaining elite standards across a high-volume, high-quality service
• Taking ownership across both kitchens
• Bringing creativity and precision to Italian cuisine
• Upholding systems, structure, food safety, and kitchen discipline
• Being a dependable second-in-command for the Head Chef

Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for a Sous Chef or Senior CDP who:
• Operates at a high standard and wants to level up
• Thrives in a disciplined, premium kitchen environment
• Wants clear progression within a respected hospitality group
• Values stability, structure, and professionalism
• Takes pride in consistency and refined execution
• Wants to work under award-winning leadership and continue learning