Chef / Kitchen Team Leader
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $95,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A Sydney business with busy restaurants needs a Chef / Kitchen Team Leader who loves Malaysian cooking, in a permanent, full-time, hands-on role. You lead the kitchen team, work closely with management and report to the Company Director, covering restaurant service and corporate catering, and you care about consistent food and a well-organised kitchen.
Applicants with a positive attitude who enjoy sharing knowledge, learning new skills and finding better ways to work will fit well.
Tanzanian chefs can show Malaysian or similar cooking and team leadership on the CV, and let Build AI CV format a kitchen leader CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Malaysian dishes such as laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow and nasi lemak so that every plate is the same standard
- Use standard recipes, portions and presentation in the restaurant and for corporate catering
- Plan prep and allocate kitchen duties for accurate, on-time service when busy
- Lead, train and support staff, with clear standards for teamwork, quality and cleanliness
- Keep the kitchen safe and clean: storage, labelling, temperatures, stock rotation, allergens, cleaning schedules and equipment faults
- Handle stock, ordering and deliveries, inspect ingredients and control cost and waste
- Help management refine recipes and menus, improve efficiency, keep kitchen records and resolve food quality concerns and customer feedback
Requirements & Eligibility
- Relevant professional cooking experience of at least three years, with a strong Malaysian cuisine focus, including leading or supporting a kitchen team in a busy restaurant
- Knowledge of Malaysian ingredients, techniques, spice pastes, sauces and traditional flavours
- Passion for Malaysian food, keenness to keep learning and sharing, and interest in dishes that respect Malaysian flavours while suiting customers
- Reliable and upbeat: takes ownership, welcomes feedback, supports teammates
- Strong organisation, attention to detail and calm problem-solving under pressure, with working knowledge of food safety requirements
- Valid Australian work rights and/or sponsorship
- Experience with Malaysian or Singaporean cuisine, corporate catering, hotels or high-volume kitchens is an advantage; Bahasa Malaysia, Indonesian or Mandarin are also welcome
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