Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $85,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Late nights, weekends and public holidays are part of this Chef job, and the venue needs someone dedicated and experienced for a permanent full-time role in a busy Sydney kitchen. It is a premier venue in inner Sydney that has an upscale Italian-Mediterranean restaurant, a terrace cocktail bar under the open sky and a late-night club lounge.
Shared plates built on premium Australian produce lead the menu, alongside big event catering and late bar dining. Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible visa holders are welcome to apply, and sponsoring opportunities (TSS 482) may be considered for qualified candidates who satisfy all Home Affairs requirements. Applications close on 8 November 2026.
Chefs in Harare or Bulawayo should show qualification, kitchen volumes and availability for late shifts, then run the chef CV through Build AI CV for a clear layout before applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Make and present refined dishes (antipasti, handmade pasta, grilled meat and seafood) that match each recipe specification
- Own a station during rushes at dinner, weekend brunch and late-night trade
- Prepare daily mise en place, manage stock freshness and FIFO rotation, and order supplies as instructed once needs are estimated
- Assist on events, with custom set menus, feasting packages and canapé functions for groups
- Uphold HACCP requirements, Australian food safety standards, hygiene and safety rules
- Manage and mentor commis chefs, apprentices and kitchen hands
- Work a rotating roster with late nights, weekends and public holidays
- Keep the pace of service up
Requirements & Eligibility
- AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent relevant international culinary qualification
- Minimum 1 year of full-time experience after qualifying, in a high-volume restaurant, a Mediterranean or Italian kitchen, or a premium venue
- A strong record in modern Mediterranean or Italian cuisine, with line prep and high-volume service
- Calm, high-quality cooking in intense rush conditions, with strong communication, team management and organisational skills
- Willingness to work late nights (post-10pm weekend trade) and split shifts
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