Chef

Kogan People Solutions On Behalf Of Recruitment By Kogan People; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kogan People Solutions, recruiters, are partnering with a well-established Port Adelaide restaurant to recruit a skilled Chef. The role leads the kitchen team, oversees food preparation, and helps develop seasonal menus in a fast-paced Italian kitchen.

The position is full-time, with weekday and weekend shifts, offering $80k–$90k plus super. Strong leadership, cost control and HACCP knowledge are essential for delivering outstanding dining experiences in Port Adelaide SA.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary cookery qualifications to at least Diploma level.
• At least three years' professional kitchen experience.
• Availability across weekdays and weekends.
• Ability to prioritise, set goals and take responsibility for achieving them.
• Sound understanding of food safety and HACCP requirements.
• Understanding of cost-efficient procurement and time management.
• Proven ability to lead and support a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support the kitchen team to deliver high-quality results.
• Assist with onboarding and training of cooks and kitchen staff.
• Oversee preparation, cooking and presentation across all kitchen sections.
• Manage daily kitchen operations: stock control, ordering, waste management and cost control.
• Develop, test, cost and introduce seasonal menu items and daily specials in consultation with management.
• Maintain OH&S, food safety and HACCP standards.
• Collaborate with management to ensure efficient operations and high standards of food and service.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team mentoring

Cost control

Food safety HACCP

Stock management

Menu development

Education

Diploma in Cookery

Job description

Chef – Port Adelaide SA

Kogan People Solutions, recruiters, are working with a well-established, modern restaurant known for its warm hospitality and varied Italian-style menu featuring pasta, seafood, meat and chicken dishes. The menu combines traditional Italian favourites with more contemporary offerings.

They are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join and help lead its kitchen team. The workplace culture is positive and respectful; you’ll enjoy leading the team here.

Cuisine – Italian style

Schedule Includes weekday and weekend shifts

Tenure Full time, ongoing

Salary Offered in the range of $80k to $90k plus superannuation per annum

Location Port Adelaide SA

If you’re a talented Chef looking for a new challenge managing the busy kitchen at this popular local favourite, delivering outstanding culinary experiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities of our Chef will include:

• Lead, mentor and support the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of cooks and kitchen staff.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals across all sections of the kitchen.
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering, waste management and cost control.
• Develop, test, cost and introduce seasonal menu items and daily specials, establishing recipe specifications in consultation with the management team.
• Maintain strict compliance with OH&S, food safety and HACCP standards.
• Work alongside the management team to ensure efficient kitchen operations and consistently high standards of food and service.

About you:

• You have a genuine passion for cooking and take pride in the quality and presentation of every dish.
• You bring a positive approach to kitchen leadership and can motivate and support a cohesive and hardworking team.
• You work well with others, remain calm under pressure and are comfortable taking responsibility during busy service periods.
• You have solid experience working in similar restaurants or busy professional dining environments.

To be successfully considered for the role, you:

• Possess highly relevant post-secondary cookery qualifications to at least Diploma level or agreed substitute.
• Have at least three year's professional experience since earning your qualifications, ideally gained in a similar busy commercial venue.
• Are available to work across the venue's working week, including weekdays and weekends.
• Offer proven ability to prioritise, set goals and take responsibility for achieving them.
• Possess a thorough understanding of food safety and HACCP requirements.
• Understand cost control, time management, prioritisation and cost-efficient procurement practices.
• Have demonstrated ability to lead, support and get the best from other members of a kitchen team.

You must possess unrestricted full-time Australian working rights to be considered for this role.