Chef

Hospitality · Woolloongabba, Brisbane QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

An established restaurant in Woolloongabba, Brisbane needs a Qualified Chef for its professional culinary team. This is a role where your training, practical experience and kitchen ability are genuinely valued.

What you will be cooking: traditional Italian and Roman cuisine, fresh handmade pasta and carefully selected local and international produce, in a busy dining operation. What is expected: consistency, discipline and pride at every service, alongside an experienced kitchen team, while you keep developing your skills.

You need a proven background in quality-driven restaurant or hotel kitchens. Treat any request for money with suspicion: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Complete mise en place efficiently ahead of service and help with handmade pasta and fresh ingredient preparation
Cook traditional Italian and Roman-style dishes, applying classical culinary techniques across the menu
Prepare and cook dishes to the established recipes and quality standards
Watch food quality throughout prep and service so that quality and presentation stay consistent from start to finish
Stick to set portion sizes and presentation standards
Support the kitchen through daily lunch and dinner operations
Keep up the pace during busy, high-volume service periods
Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace procedures, keeping your workstation clean, organised and professional
Help with stock preparation and general kitchen organisation
Communicate clearly with chefs and kitchen colleagues and support a positive, professional team culture

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum 2 years as a Qualified Chef in a professional kitchen
Culinary qualification that is relevant, or a recognised trade certificate
Track record in a quality-focused restaurant or hotel
Strong practical skills in cooking and food preparation, and the ability to produce dishes consistently to professional standards
Understands classical cooking techniques and has a genuine interest in Italian cuisine and traditional cooking methods
Can perform effectively when the kitchen is high-volume
Strong communicator and team worker who is reliable and professional
Good at organisation and managing time
Can multitask and still keep attention to detail
Willing to learn and develop inside an experienced culinary team
Able to work the scheduled lunch and dinner services
Sponsorship available for the right candidate, but applicants seeking sponsorship must meet applicable Australian visa and sponsorship requirements

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