Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $85,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
This listing covers one permanent, full-time Chef position in Sydney, NSW. The salary range is $80,000 - $85,000 per year and the deadline for applications is 8 November 2026.
The employer operates a premier hospitality and nightlife venue. It has three areas, namely an Italian-Mediterranean restaurant of a high standard, a cocktail bar on an open terrace and a club lounge for late hours. Shared plates are the main style of food. Large catered events and bar meals late in the evening add to the workload.
Regarding eligibility, Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible visa holders may apply, and sponsoring opportunities (TSS 482) may be considered for qualified candidates who satisfy all Home Affairs requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Food production. Antipasti, grilled meats, seafood and handmade pasta are prepared, cooked and presented at high quality, as the recipe specifications and presentation standards lay down
- Service. Kitchen sections are managed efficiently at high-volume times, which are dinner, weekend brunch and late night
- Stock and preparation. Mise en place is done daily, stock freshness and FIFO rotation are monitored, kitchen requirements are estimated and supplies are ordered as directed
- Functions. Assistance is given on custom set menus, feasting packages and high-end canapé events for group bookings and exclusive venue hires
- Compliance and team. Food Safety Standards Australia, HACCP regulations, kitchen hygiene and workplace safety guidelines are followed strictly, and commis chefs, apprentices and kitchen hands are directed, trained and supported
- Roster. Shifts rotate and include weekends, late nights and public holidays
Requirements & Eligibility
- Qualification required is the AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent culinary qualification that is international and relevant
- Experience required is a minimum 1 year, full-time, completed after the qualification
- The setting for that work experience is a high-volume restaurant, a premium venue, or a Mediterranean or Italian kitchen
- Cuisine knowledge is a strong background in modern Mediterranean or Italian cuisine
- Kitchen practice is a strong background in line prep and high-volume service, with high culinary standards maintained under intense rush conditions
- Personal skills are strong communication, team management and organisational skills
- Hours include late nights (post-10pm weekend trade) and split shifts, and willingness to work them is needed
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