Chef - The Brighton Hotel (a part of Oscars Group)

Inrecruit; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Start

Full Time role

Job summary

The Brighton Hotel Sydney, part of Oscars Group, is seeking a skilled Chef to join our kitchen team on the Brighton-Le-Sands waterfront. You will work with senior chefs, prepare and cook dishes, and manage your section during busy services.

Ideal candidates hold relevant commercial cookery qualifications and have experience in busy restaurants or hotels, with strong food presentation, allergen awareness, teamwork, and flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Commercial cookery qualification required.
• Experience in busy restaurant or hotel preferred.
• Strong attention to food quality and presentation.
• Good allergen management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to venue standards.
• Organise mise en place and manage a kitchen section.
• Check ingredient quality and monitor food standards.
• Assist with menu planning, seasonal specials and costing.
• Accommodate dietary requirements and manage allergens.
• Monitor stock, assist with ordering and storage.
• Control portions and minimise waste to meet cost targets.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safe food handling.
• Guide junior kitchen staff on techniques and hygiene.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for timely service.
• Report maintenance needs for kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food quality

Allergen management

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Chef - The Brighton Hotel (a part of Oscars Group)

Located on the Brighton-Le-Sands waterfront overlooking Botany Bay, The Brighton Hotel Sydney is part of Oscars Group. Combining accommodation, restaurants, bars and spaces for weddings, conferences and private celebrations, the hotel offers a vibrant setting for delivering memorable dining experiences.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join our kitchen team and contribute to consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.

About the Role

Working closely with senior chefs, you will prepare and cook dishes, manage your allocated section and support daily kitchen operations. This role suits an organised chef who takes pride in their work and performs confidently during busy service periods.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes according to menus, recipes and venue standards.
• Organise mise en place and manage an allocated kitchen section to ensure efficient service.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and monitor food standards throughout preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Assist with menu planning, seasonal specials, recipe development and costing.
• Accommodate dietary requirements and manage allergen requests carefully.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and receiving deliveries, and maintain correct storage and stock rotation.
• Control portion sizes, minimise food waste and support food cost targets.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, temperature records and safe food handling practices.
• Guide junior kitchen staff in cooking techniques, presentation and hygiene procedures.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues to ensure accurate orders and timely service.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance requirements promptly.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience as a Chef in a busy restaurant, hotel or similar environment.
• Strong cooking skills and attention to food quality and presentation.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Good communication, teamwork and time management skills.
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Salary: $79-$85K Salary (plus super)

Additional information

• Immediate Start
• $79K-$85K Salary (plus super)
• Full Time role