Head Chef

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

Head Chef wanted in Sunnybank, Brisbane. This full-time position needs a kitchen professional with a strong record in Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine.

Your job: run the kitchen, protect food standards, support menu development and make sure the team delivers quality when service is busy. Your culinary skills, leadership and commercial experience must be backed by a genuine professional history.

Only genuine, verifiable experience will count, so present your records honestly and stay alert to anyone offering shortcuts for a fee.

Key Responsibilities

Manage ingredient ordering, deliveries, storage and stock rotation
Monitor food usage, portion sizes, costs and wastage
Run daily kitchen operations and service preparation
Prepare authentic Singaporean and Malaysian dishes to a consistent commercial standard
Show strong hands-on skill in wok cooking, noodles, rice dishes, curries and sauces
Hold flavour, presentation and portion control steady from plate to plate
Set preparation schedules based on expected service requirements and contribute practical ideas for the menu and new dishes
Check ingredient quality and enforce correct preparation methods
Lead and coordinate kitchen staff and train them in preparation, cooking and kitchen procedures
Keep communication effective across kitchen and service staff
Monitor food safety, hygiene, temperature control and allergen requirements
Ensure takeaway orders are accurate and ready within required timeframes
Maintain kitchen equipment, enforce safe operating procedures and act on any operational or equipment issues
Keep the kitchen clean, organised and professional

Requirements & Eligibility

Must satisfy applicable requirements for employer sponsorship and visa eligibility
Demonstrated professional experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior chef
Strong practical background in Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine
Proven hands-on ability with wok cooking, noodles, rice dishes, curries and sauces
Experience in a busy commercial kitchen such as a takeaway, restaurant or quick-service outlet
Demonstrated ability to hold food quality steady during busy service
Previous experience leading, supervising or training kitchen staff, and strong practical kitchen management and organisational skills
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards for commercial kitchens
Experience in stock management, food costing and wastage control
Effective communication with kitchen and service teams
Relevant commercial cookery qualifications are desirable
Genuine evidence of your professional experience and qualifications, and availability for full-time work, including weekends and public holidays as required

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