Chef

Hospitality · Sydney NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $33/hr

A growing hospitality business in Sydney is hiring an experienced Café Chef. The employer puts weight on genuine experience, professional standards and long-term development.

You must be able to show real-world kitchen experience and take ownership of what you cook. The job is daytime service built on quality ingredients: consistent café and breakfast dishes, plus input on menu development, specials and kitchen systems.

The business wants people building a career, not just filling a gap. As it grows, capable staff may progress into senior chef and kitchen leadership roles. Sponsorship is available for an eligible candidate who meets the experience and role criteria, and applicants with unrestricted Australian working rights are also encouraged. Note that you must currently be based in Sydney.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of your responsibilities and address issues proactively
Prepare and cook café and breakfast dishes consistently to a high standard
Pay close attention to flavour, seasoning, texture and presentation
Keep portions, preparation and plating consistent
Perform efficiently in busy breakfast and lunch services and remain consistent when pressure is high
Work with quality ingredients and hold preparation standards high
Collaborate with senior chefs and other kitchen team members
Put forward practical ideas for specials, seasonal dishes and menu improvements
Help develop and refine kitchen processes and identify ways to lift efficiency, organisation and service performance
Uphold food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times
Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory management
Use sound preparation and storage practices to keep food waste down
Keep kitchen sections clean, organised and ready for service
Help train and support developing kitchen staff
Communicate clearly and professionally through prep and service
Accept feedback constructively and continue developing your culinary skills
Contribute to a respectful, accountable and professional kitchen culture

Requirements & Eligibility

Applicants must currently be based in Sydney
Minimum 3 years working as a professional chef
Proven café, breakfast or daytime kitchen experience
Track record of working effectively in high-volume service
Solid practical cooking skills and an understanding of flavour balance
Consistently meets food quality and presentation standards
Real interest in quality produce and cooking led by ingredients
Strong prep, organisation and time management
Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
Can manage competing priorities when service is busy
Strong communication and teamwork
Reliable, accountable approach to professional duties
Accepts feedback and keeps improving
Contributes ideas that go beyond standard recipe execution
Experience in bread, baking or pastry is advantageous
Available for weekend work as rostered and for public holidays when required
Able to do early morning starts from approximately 6:00am, with reliable transport for those early shifts
Sponsorship available for an eligible and suitably qualified candidate
Candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights are encouraged to apply

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