Chef: High-Volume Kitchen, Career Growth & Sponsorship

Officers Mess; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and superannuation

Career development

Professional team environment

Sponsorship opportunities

Ongoing training

Job summary

Officers Mess Brisbane is seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will help operate the daily kitchen, ensuring high-quality food, consistency, and safety, while contributing to a positive team culture in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Ideal applicants have Australian Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher, at least two years post-qualification experience, and a track record in high-volume kitchens.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Australian Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher.
• Minimum two years' full-time post-qualification experience as a Chef, or at least three years in related industry.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations and food safety.
• Experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team.
• Willingness to rotate roster including evenings/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare high-quality meals in line with venue standards.
• Monitor food preparation and presentation for consistency.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal updates.
• Manage food costs, portions, and waste minimization.
• Order, receive, and monitor stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Collaborate with management and front-of-house to deliver guest experiences.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Kitchen operations

Food safety standards

High-volume kitchen experience

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Roster rotation (evenings weekends and

Education

Australian Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Higher qualification in hospitality

Job description

Officers Mess Brisbane is seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will help operate the daily kitchen, ensuring high-quality food, consistency, and safety, while contributing to a positive team culture in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Ideal applicants have Australian Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher, at least two years post-qualification experience, and a track record in high-volume kitchens.