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
Lunch, dinner and weekend trade shape this full-time Brisbane kitchen role. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help organise preparation and service, keeping the food consistent and the kitchen running smoothly. The established bar and restaurant puts food quality and the customer experience at the centre of its work.
This role is open to applicants already in Australia with current Australian work rights at application. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the right candidate who meets all other requirements.
A strong English CV should describe your responsibilities beside a Head Chef, the services you have covered and your commercial cookery qualification. assemble a senior chef kitchen operations CV with enough detail to show how you contribute during busy service.
Key Responsibilities
- Help the Head Chef organise each day's kitchen activity and preparation for service.
- Cook, prepare and plate dishes to venue standards during lunch, dinner and weekend trade.
- Keep taste, quality, portions and presentation consistent.
- Assist menu preparation and food planning, organise kitchen workflow and monitor stock, storage, ordering needs and waste.
- Handle, store and prepare ingredients in accordance with food safety requirements.
- Maintain hygiene, cleanliness and workplace health and safety standards.
- Guide junior kitchen staff when needed and coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues to give customers a positive experience.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience as a Chef or Senior Chef, plus Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation and commercial kitchen operations.
- Able to assist the Head Chef with daily operational requirements and work under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant and bar.
- Strong attention to detail, consistency and presentation.
- Good teamwork and communication skills, with sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.
- Flexible availability for evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- A professional, reliable and positive attitude; current Australian work rights at the time of application.
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