Senior Chef / Chef
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Brisbane, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $78,000 - $80,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Food, service and customer satisfaction come first at a well-established Brisbane bar and restaurant, which is now recruiting an experienced and motivated Senior Chef / Chef for its kitchen team, full time. The chef partners with the Head Chef in the kitchen's daily running.
Your duties would include preparation, cooking, coordinating service, organising the kitchen and keeping quality high. Current Australian work rights at the time of application are required. Sponsorship opportunities are open to the right candidate who meets all other requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef with everyday kitchen operations and service preparation
- Cook and present quality dishes, keeping within venue standards
- Make lunch, dinner and weekend services run smoothly
- Maintain quality, taste, portion control and presentation, and help with menus, food planning and kitchen workflow
- Track stock levels, storage, ordering needs and wastage
- Ensure food is handled, prepared and stored in line with food safety requirements, in a clean, hygienic kitchen
- Guide junior staff where needed
- Collaborate with front-of-house to give customers a positive experience
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2–3 years in a relevant role as a Chef or Senior Chef, with a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
- A firm grasp of commercial kitchen operations and food preparation
- Readiness to assist the Head Chef with daily operational requirements
- Composure under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant and bar
- Close attention to detail, presentation and consistency
- Communication and teamwork skills that are good, along with a reliable, professional, positive attitude
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
- Flexible availability across evenings, weekends and public holidays, and current Australian work rights at the time of application
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