Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $85,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A considered next move for an accomplished chef, this permanent full-time appointment is with a premier Sydney venue where a high-end Italian-Mediterranean restaurant, an open-air terrace cocktail bar and a late-night club lounge share a single address.
The brigade works with premium Australian produce and a Mediterranean menu meant for sharing, moving from crudo and handmade pasta to market fish, and it supports private functions, weekend brunch and bar dining into the late hours. Composure during peak service is central to the role, as is the ability to lead junior members of the team.
Whether you currently cook in Dubai, Doha or Riyadh, note the terms as stated. Sponsoring opportunities (TSS 482) may be considered for qualified candidates who satisfy all Home Affairs requirements, and applications close on 8 November 2026.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present dishes of high quality, from antipasti and handmade pasta to seafood and grilled meats, in keeping with recipe specifications and presentation standards
- Lead kitchen sections with efficiency whenever late-night service, weekend brunch or dinner reaches high volume, within a roster on rotation that takes in public holidays, weekends and late nights
- Attend to mise en place each day, oversee FIFO rotation and the freshness of stock, anticipate what the kitchen requires and place supply orders as directed
- Assist in delivering feasting packages, bespoke set menus for functions and canapé events at the high end, for exclusive hires of the venue and for group bookings
- Observe HACCP regulations and Food Safety Standards Australia with strict compliance, along with guidelines for workplace safety and kitchen hygiene, while directing, supporting and training apprentices, commis chefs and kitchen hands
Requirements & Eligibility
- AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or a relevant international culinary qualification that is its equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of full-time work experience following qualification, within a premium venue, a restaurant of high volume or a Mediterranean or Italian kitchen, and a strong background in line prep, service at high volume and modern Mediterranean or Italian cuisine
- The ability to maintain high culinary standards under intense rush conditions, supported by strong communication, team management and organisational skills
- A willingness to work late nights (post-10pm weekend trade) and split shifts
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