Chef — Lead Seasonal Menus & Fast-Paced Kitchen Team

Sea Fuel West End; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Competitive salary with superannuation

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Sea Fuel West End in Brisbane seeks a qualified chef to lead the kitchen team, developing menus and ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation. This role emphasizes quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You will monitor stock, costs and portion control, train staff, and coordinate daily kitchen operations to deliver timely meals. A 1–2 year background in commercial cookery is preferred.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Australian food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus in consultation with management, considering customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
• Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes to consistently high standards.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Estimate food requirements and manage stock levels to minimise wastage.
• Order ingredients and supplies while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen equipment and workstations.
• Monitor portion sizes, food costs and kitchen operational efficiency.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in cooking techniques, food preparation and hygiene procedures.
• Coordinate daily kitchen operations to ensure timely and efficient meal service.
• Accommodate dietary requirements and customer requests where appropriate.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Stock management

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Sea Fuel West End in Brisbane seeks a qualified chef to lead the kitchen team, developing menus and ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation. This role emphasizes quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You will monitor stock, costs and portion control, train staff, and coordinate daily kitchen operations to deliver timely meals. A 1–2 year background in commercial cookery is preferred.