Chef

Hospitality · Sydney NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $33/hr

Chefs focused on long-term career progression will find a clear pathway in this Café Chef role with a growing hospitality operation in Sydney, where genuine experience, professional standards and development are valued.

The kitchen centres on daytime service, quality ingredients and well-executed café and breakfast food. The successful chef will take ownership of their output, deliver consistent quality and contribute to menu development, specials and kitchen systems.

As the business expands, capable team members may progress into senior chef and kitchen leadership positions. Sponsorship is available for an eligible candidate meeting the experience and role criteria, while those with unrestricted Australian working rights are also encouraged to apply. Applicants should be ready to demonstrate their professional background during recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute practical ideas for specials, seasonal dishes and menu improvements, and help develop and refine kitchen processes
Turn out café and breakfast plates of reliably high quality
Deliver dishes with careful attention to flavour, seasoning, texture and presentation, keeping portions, preparation and plating consistent
Keep pace through the breakfast and lunch rush
Handle quality ingredients and maintain strong preparation standards
Collaborate effectively with senior chefs and kitchen colleagues
Identify improvements in efficiency, organisation and service performance
Never compromise on food safety, hygiene or cleanliness
Monitor stock, support inventory management and apply effective preparation and storage practices that minimise food waste
Have your section tidy, orderly and set up before service
Support the training of developing kitchen team members
Stay clear and professional in communication from prep through to service
Take ownership of your duties and resolve issues proactively, staying consistent during high-pressure periods
Respond constructively to feedback and keep growing your culinary skills
Help build a respectful, accountable, professional kitchen culture

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum 3 years as a professional chef, with a demonstrated background in café, breakfast or daytime kitchens
Track record of performing well where service volumes are high
Well-developed hands-on cooking ability and a clear grasp of flavour balance
Consistency in delivering to food quality and presentation benchmarks
A genuine passion for quality produce and cooking that starts from the ingredients
Well-organised prep and sharp time management
Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene obligations
Composure in balancing competing priorities when the kitchen is busy
Clear communication and a collaborative team mindset
Dependable and accountable in your role, open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
Creativity that extends past executing standard recipes
Experience in bread, baking or pastry is advantageous
Availability for rostered weekends and for public holidays when required
Capacity for early morning starts from approximately 6:00am
Reliable transport to get to early shifts
Applicants must currently be based in Sydney
Sponsorship is on offer for an eligible, suitably qualified candidate, and those holding unrestricted Australian working rights are encouraged to apply

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