Senior Chef / Chef
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Brisbane, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $78,000 - $80,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
No frills here. A Brisbane bar and restaurant that has been around for years is hiring a Senior Chef / Chef. Full time. $78,000 - $80,000 per year. If you are a South African chef who has landed in Australia, read on.
The catch is simple and it comes first, because you need current Australian work rights at the time of application. The employer does say sponsorship opportunities are available for the right candidate who meets all other requirements.
The work is honest kitchen graft. You back the Head Chef, get the prep done, cook properly, keep service tight and keep the place organised. The owners care about food quality and about customers walking out happy.
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Key Responsibilities
- Back the Head Chef on daily kitchen operations and on prep for service
- Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes to venue standards
- Keep lunch, dinner and weekend service periods smooth
- Hold the line on consistent food quality, taste, portion control and presentation
- Help with menu preparation, food planning and kitchen workflow
- Monitor stock, food storage, ordering needs and wastage
- Handle, prepare and store all food to food safety requirements, keep cleanliness and hygiene up, stick to workplace health and safety standards, support and guide junior kitchen staff where required, and work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house crew to give customers a positive experience
Requirements & Eligibility
- Relevant Chef or Senior Chef experience: minimum 2–3 years
- Equivalent qualification or the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery itself
- Strong knowledge of food preparation and commercial kitchen operations, and able to assist the Head Chef with daily operational requirements
- Able to work under pressure when the restaurant and bar gets fast-paced
- Strong attention to presentation, detail and consistency, with good teamwork and communication skills
- Sound understanding of hygiene standards, food safety standards and workplace safety standards
- Flexible availability, weekends, evenings and public holidays included
- Reliable and positive, with a professional attitude
- Australian work rights that are current at the time of application
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp
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