Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $85,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Chefs with Italian or Mediterranean kitchen experience may find this Sydney vacancy a good match. It is a permanent full-time Chef post at a premier venue for dining and nightlife.
Three spaces depend on one kitchen team, a high-end restaurant, a terrace bar for cocktails and a lounge for late-night guests. The food is share-style, cooked with premium Australian produce, and wagyu cuts and crudo are on the menu. Event catering is done in high volume, so the pace is quick. The salary is $80,000 - $85,000 per year.
The employer has said sponsoring opportunities (TSS 482) may be considered for qualified candidates who satisfy all Home Affairs requirements. The closing date for applications is 8 November 2026.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare antipasti and handmade pasta to a high quality
- Cook grilled meats and seafood with the same care
- Present all dishes according to the presentation standards and the recipe specifications
- Manage kitchen sections efficiently in the high-volume hours of dinner, weekend brunch and late-night service
- Complete mise en place daily, monitor FIFO rotation and stock freshness, and estimate kitchen requirements
- Order supplies as directed
- Assist with feasting packages, custom function set menus and high-end canapé events for exclusive venue hires and group bookings
- Respect Food Safety Standards Australia, HACCP regulations, kitchen hygiene and workplace safety guidelines with strict compliance
- Direct, train and support apprentices, kitchen hands and commis chefs, and work a rotating roster that has public holidays, late nights and weekends
Requirements & Eligibility
- AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or a culinary qualification that is international, relevant and equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of full-time work experience after qualification, at a Mediterranean or Italian kitchen, a high-volume restaurant or a premium venue
- Strong background in modern Mediterranean or Italian cuisine, in high-volume service and in line prep
- Ability to maintain high culinary standards under intense rush conditions, with strong organisational, communication and team management skills
- Willingness to work late nights (post-10pm weekend trade) and to work split shifts
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