Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Brisbane, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Brisbane's casual dining scene needs a full-time Head Chef who is ready to run the pass and set the tone for the whole kitchen. Come with a record of getting through busy sittings, proof of who you are and what you have studied and cooked, and the habit of guiding people towards great plates every night. Quality, teamwork and consistency are what this kitchen is built on.
Sponsorship may be available for an eligible candidate who meets the applicable requirements.
Your CV should show the kitchens you have led, the cuisines you cook and your HACCP and food safety knowledge. turn your Brisbane head chef history into a CV with Build AI CV and add your referees so a hiring manager can follow up quickly.
Key Responsibilities
- Steer the kitchen's daily activity and keep the flow efficient in a busy, casual dining room
- Coach, train and back up the kitchen crew through prep and service
- Keep food quality, consistency and presentation at a high level, and watch portion control and production standards
- Cook and oversee dishes using a variety of cooking techniques
- Take charge of food prep, stock levels, storage and ordering
- See that the kitchen satisfies all food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised and professional
- Bring ideas for the menu and new dishes
- Grow a positive, accountable, high-performing kitchen culture
- Cover a flexible roster of evenings, weekends and public holidays
Requirements & Eligibility
- Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent recognised qualification
- At least 3–5 years of relevant commercial kitchen experience
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef for approximately 1–2 years
- Shown ability to lead and coordinate a professional kitchen team
- Solid grasp of modern cooking methods and a range of culinary styles
- A track record of consistent results in a busy service environment
- Leadership, communication and organisational skills at a good level
- Understands food safety legislation and HACCP procedures well
- Looks professional and holds a high standard of conduct
- Open to a seven-day roster, flexibly
- Can supply a current CV and contactable professional referees, plus reliable supporting information on identity, qualifications and relevant employment history
Apply: jobs@jobsabroad.my · WhatsApp
Visa guide: Australia 482 Visa Guide for Malaysians