Chef - Creative Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Porcellino; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Meal benefits

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Employee recognition

Job summary

Porcellino in Sydney's CBD invites an experienced Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. This full-time role focuses on maintaining high standards of quality, creativity, and presentation while leading daily kitchen operations.

You will prepare and cook, plan menus, manage stock, monitor costs, and train staff. We value teamwork, innovation, and passion for exceptional dining experiences, with opportunities for development in a supportive, pulse-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary best practices.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene protocols, and health regulations.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills under pressure.
• Leadership and team management capabilities, with experience supervising kitchen staff.
• Creativity and passion for developing innovative dishes and menus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food for daily service.
• Maintaining a high standard of food quality and presentation.
• Assisting with menu planning and developing new dishes.
• Managing stock levels and ordering kitchen supplies.
• Monitoring food costs and minimising wastage.
• Coordinating kitchen staff and allocating daily tasks.
• Preparing food for catering and private functions.
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen.
• Adhering to all food safety, health, and hygiene protocols and standards.
• Training and supporting kitchen staff when required.

Skills

Experience as Chef

Food preparation

Food safety

Organisational skills

Leadership

Creativity

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Porcellino in Sydney's CBD invites an experienced Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. This full-time role focuses on maintaining high standards of quality, creativity, and presentation while leading daily kitchen operations.

You will prepare and cook, plan menus, manage stock, monitor costs, and train staff. We value teamwork, innovation, and passion for exceptional dining experiences, with opportunities for development in a supportive, pulse-driven environment.