CHEF

Dine and Dezerts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Barista-made coffee

Training & professional development

Job summary

Dine & Dezerts in Sydney is seeking an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations, plan menus in collaboration with management and ensure consistent quality during busy service.

You will prepare and cook with commercial equipment, supervise staff, manage stock, and uphold HACCP and food safety standards; the role includes evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or equivalent.
• Experience performing Chef-level duties in a busy kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, food prep, and presentation.
• HACCP, food safety, allergen management and workplace safety knowledge.
• Ability to organise work and guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus with management, considering seasonality and demand.
• Estimate costs, assist with pricing, and order ingredients and supplies.
• Prepare and cook dishes using commercial equipment and recipes.
• Monitor dish quality from prep to presentation for consistency.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate daily operations.
• Maintain stock, perform stocktakes, and minimise waste.
• Store and handle food safely following temperature controls.

Skills

Menu planning

Cost management

Leadership

Food preparation

Quality control

Work under pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Pans

Stock management systems

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position for a skilled professional who can organise food preparation, maintain consistent quality and support efficient service in a busy hospitality environment.

Key responsibilities

Plan menus in consultation with management, considering seasonal availability, customer demand and operational requirements.

Estimate food and labour costs, assist with menu pricing, and order food, ingredients and kitchen supplies.

Prepare and cook dishes using ovens, grills, pans and other commercial kitchen equipment in accordance with approved recipes and standards.

Monitor the quality of dishes at every stage of preparation, cooking and presentation to ensure consistency, portion control and timely service.

Discuss food preparation, menu and service issues with management, kitchen staff and front-of-house team members.

Demonstrate cooking techniques, advise staff on preparation and plating procedures, and support the development of kitchen team members.

Coordinate daily kitchen operations and workflow during preparation and busy service periods.

Select, train and supervise cooks and other kitchen staff when required, including allocating tasks and checking completed work.

Maintain stock control, conduct stocktakes, rotate ingredients correctly and minimise food waste.

Store, freeze and preserve food safely in accordance with temperature-control and food-safety requirements.

About you

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or an equivalent commercial cookery qualification) and Diploma of Hospitality Management (or an equivalent qualification).

Demonstrated experience performing Chef-level duties in a busy commercial kitchen.

Strong knowledge of menu planning, food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control and presentation.

Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management, HACCP principles and workplace safety requirements.

Ability to organise work, remain calm under pressure and maintain consistent standards during busy service.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively and to guide junior kitchen staff.

Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

A permanent full-time Chef position in a supportive, high-performing kitchen team.

A competitive salary of $75,000-$85,000 plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.

Staff meals, barista-made coffee, and access to training and professional development.

Clear opportunities to develop your kitchen leadership and hospitality career.

About us

The Trustee of Joint Macquarie, trading as Dine & Dezerts, is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our Sydney kitchen team.