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
Good news for chefs who have already made it to Australia: a busy Brisbane bar and restaurant has room on its team for a full-time Senior Chef / Chef. If you have spent years on hot lines at home or overseas, you will know the rhythm of this kitchen.
Here you would stand beside the Head Chef, sharing the load of prepping, cooking and steering service while keeping the kitchen tidy and the plates consistent. The salary is $78,000 - $80,000 per year.
Because the employer requires current Australian work rights at the time of application, this opening is for applicants who are onshore and free to work. It also mentions that sponsorship opportunities are available for the right candidate who meets all other requirements.
Give yourself the best chance, kabayan. Start your senior chef CV for this Brisbane restaurant on Build AI CV and highlight your cookery certificate, your stations and the teams you have guided.
Key Responsibilities
- Be the Head Chef's support for daily kitchen operations and for preparing ahead of service
- Prepare, cook and plate dishes of high quality that match venue standards
- Help make lunch, dinner and weekend services run smoothly
- Keep presentation, portion control, taste and food quality consistent
- Pitch in with menu preparation, planning of food and kitchen workflow, and keep track of stock levels, food storage, ordering needs and wastage
- Make sure all food is prepared, handled and stored in line with food safety requirements
- Maintain standards of cleanliness, hygiene and workplace health and safety
- Guide and support junior kitchen staff where required, and work closely with kitchen and front-of-house teammates to give customers a positive experience
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant Chef or Senior Chef experience
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
- Strong knowledge of food preparation and of the operations of a commercial kitchen
- Able to assist the Head Chef with what daily operations require
- Able to work well under pressure in a restaurant and bar that is fast-paced
- Strong attention to detail, consistency and presentation, along with good communication and teamwork skills
- Sound understanding of standards for hygiene, food safety and workplace safety
- Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings and public holidays
- Reliable, positive and professional in attitude, holding current Australian work rights at the time of application
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