Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Canberra, ACT, Australia · Full-Time · $75,000 - $85,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Restaurant dining and large functions place different demands on a kitchen. This Chef position in Canberra, ACT brings both together, with service covering à la carte meals, weddings, corporate events and private occasions. Fresh ingredients, careful preparation and consistent presentation underpin the work.
Alongside cooking, you will support the Head Chef with menu planning and costing, stock handling and kitchen workflow. There is scope to suggest improvements and guide junior colleagues while maintaining professional food and hygiene standards. Visa sponsorship is available for suitable overseas candidates without Australian work rights.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook à la carte and function dishes, selecting appropriate techniques and checking quality, consistency and presentation throughout preparation.
- Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen requirements, menu delivery, planning, development and costing.
- Select, inspect and prepare fresh ingredients, maintaining knowledge of local and regional produce and suitable handling methods.
- Store ingredients correctly, rotate stock and assist with ordering and inventory control.
- Reduce waste through careful preparation, portioning and storage, while maintaining strict food safety and kitchen hygiene.
- Coordinate workflow and remain effective during busy restaurant and function services.
- Guide junior kitchen colleagues and allocate preparation tasks suited to their capabilities.
- Identify ways to improve kitchen efficiency and communicate recommendations.
- Work with the wider hospitality team to deliver a high standard of guest experience.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hold Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised qualification, with at least 3 years of relevant professional kitchen experience.
- Bring strong commercial cooking and food preparation experience, including quality dining; fine dining experience is advantageous.
- Regional or rural hospitality experience is advantageous.
- Understand food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures, and work confidently with fresh and seasonal produce.
- Maintain close attention to food quality, presentation and consistency while working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Manage your time and multiple tasks effectively, remaining composed and making sound decisions under pressure.
- Communicate and cooperate well with colleagues, and be able to support junior staff supervision and task delegation.
- Demonstrate a professional attitude, commitment to high hospitality standards and genuine interest in a long-term culinary career in Australia.
- Must satisfy relevant Australian employment and visa requirements.
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