Chef
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Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $85,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A restaurant and nightlife venue in Sydney, Australia is looking for a Chef. The job is full-time and permanent. The kitchen works fast.
The restaurant serves Italian-Mediterranean food. There is also a cocktail bar on a terrace and a club lounge that opens late at night. Dishes are made for sharing. Some examples are fritto misto, handmade pasta and market fish. The team cooks at dinner, weekend brunch and private functions.
The employer says sponsoring opportunities (TSS 482) may be considered for qualified candidates who satisfy all Home Affairs requirements. Applications close on 8 November 2026.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present food of high quality. This includes handmade pasta, grilled meats, seafood and antipasti. Follow the recipe specifications and presentation standards
- Manage your kitchen sections efficiently. Service is high-volume at dinner, at weekend brunch and late at night
- Do mise en place every day. Monitor stock freshness and FIFO rotation. Estimate kitchen requirements. Order supplies as directed
- Assist with events for group bookings and exclusive venue hires. These are custom function set menus, feasting packages and high-end canapé events
- Keep strict compliance with Food Safety Standards Australia and HACCP regulations. Follow kitchen hygiene and workplace safety guidelines too. Direct, train and support commis chefs, apprentices and kitchen hands
- Work a rotating roster. It includes late nights, weekends and public holidays
Requirements & Eligibility
- An AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery. Or an equivalent international culinary qualification that is relevant
- Minimum 1 year of work experience. It is full-time and post-qualification
- The experience is in a high-volume restaurant, a Mediterranean or Italian kitchen, or a premium venue
- A strong background in modern Mediterranean or Italian cuisine. Also in line prep and high-volume service
- Ability to maintain high culinary standards in intense rush conditions
- Strong skills in communication, team management and organisation
- Willingness to work late nights (post-10pm weekend trade). Willingness to work split shifts
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