Chef Full-Time

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

Benefits

Competitive salary package in line with market rates + superannuation

Stable, full-time employment with a well-established restaurant

Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Supportive management and positive workplace culture

Ongoing training and skill development opportunities

Career progression for the right candidate

Task & responsibilities

• Planning and designing menus in line with customer preferences, seasonal availability, and business requirements 
• Estimating food and labour costs and maintaining kitchen budgets effectively 
• Ordering food supplies, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring proper storage of ingredients 
• Preparing, seasoning, and cooking a variety of dishes while maintaining consistency and presentation standards 
• Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation, cooking, and presentation 
• Supervising kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient food service during busy periods 
• Discussing food preparation issues and coordinating kitchen activities with Managers and front-of-house staff 
• Demonstrating advanced cooking techniques and advising junior kitchen staff on food preparation procedures 
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety regulations 
• Inspecting raw and cooked food products to ensure freshness, quality, and consistency 
• Training, supervising, and mentoring apprentice chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff 
• Assisting with recruitment and rostering of kitchen employees where required 
• Developing new recipes and improving existing menu items to enhance customer satisfaction 
• Managing portion control and minimising food wastage to maintain profitability 
• Coordinating banquet, catering, and special function food preparation when required 
• Monitoring kitchen equipment and arranging maintenance or repairs as necessary 
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment, and storage areas 
• Preserving and storing food products using appropriate freezing and storage techniques

Qualification & experience

• Relevant qualification such as Certificate III or IV or Diploma in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) 
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant work experience as a Chef
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices 
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen 
• Excellent organisational and teamwork skills