Chef

Ambrosinis Restaurant; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambrosini’s in Norwood, Adelaide SA, is seeking a skilled and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook high-quality Northern Italian dishes, maintain food safety and presentation standards, and support daily kitchen operations.

You will lead kitchen tasks, manage stock and assist in menu design, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring consistent service in a busy, family-run environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-time experience as a chef.
• Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience training, developing and mentoring kitchen teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to be highly organised in a busy environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality Northern Italian dishes, maintaining food safety and presentation standards.
• Lead daily kitchen operations and oversee dishes to ensure quality, presentation and consistency before service.
• Design seasonal menus and manage ingredient sourcing, stock levels, inventory and food costs.
• Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Communicate with managers and front-of-house to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Chef experience

Mentoring staff

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Chef

Ambrosini’s – Norwood, Adelaide SA

Full time | $79,500 – $85,000 per year

About Us

Ambrosini’s, a restaurant that prides itself on delivering the complete dining experience:

good food and friendly, prompt service in an environment that is classy, comfortable and

spacious. Located minutes from the CBD in the eastern suburb of Norwood, Ambrosini’s

offers authentic Northern Italian cuisine and has been in the capable hands of the

Ambrosini family since 1988. The Magill Road precinct has become a popular

destination, with several new eateries, a bakery and a number of homeware stores

nearby.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team. The successful

candidate will prepare and cook high-quality Northern Italian dishes, maintain food

safety and presentation standards, manage stock and support the smooth running of

daily kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety regulations.
• Lead daily kitchen operations: prepare and cook meals to required standards, demonstrate strong cooking techniques, and oversee all dishes to maintain food quality, presentation and consistency before service.
• Design seasonal menus and manage ingredient sourcing, stock levels, ordering, inventory and food costs — balancing quality with cost-effectiveness, portion control, wastage minimization and preservation/freezing when necessary.
• Recruit, train, mentor and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Communicate and collaborate with managers, kitchen staff and front-of-house teams to resolve food preparation concerns and ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction.

About You

• At least one year of full-time experience working as a chef.
• Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience training, developing and mentoring kitchen teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to be highly organised and reliable in a busy environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Full-time position.
• Salary: $79,500 – $85,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work in a well-established family-run restaurant.
• Supportive team environment in a popular Norwood location, minutes from the CBD.