Chef - Verandah Bar

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

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Start

38 hours per week

Permanent Full Time role

Job summary

Verandah Bar in Sydney's CBD is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Chef to join our kitchen team to deliver quality food and memorable dining experiences.

Prepare, cook and present dishes to the menu and venue standards; assist with menu planning, seasonal specials and costing; estimate ingredient needs and help with orders. Maintain food safety, storage, and temperature controls while coordinating with front-of-house for timely service.

Qualifications

• Commercial cookery qualification and proven chef experience.
• Experience in pub/restaurant kitchen.
• Strong cooking techniques and food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes according to menu and venue standards.
• Assist with menu planning, developing seasonal specials and costing dishes.
• Estimate ingredient requirements and assist with ordering kitchen supplies.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and incoming deliveries.
• Organise daily food preparation and manage your kitchen section during service.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, flavour and presentation.
• Monitor stock levels, follow stock rotation procedures and minimise food waste.
• Prepare meals for customers with dietary requirements and manage allergens.
• Maintain correct food storage, labelling and temperature controls.
• Keep kitchen work areas and equipment clean and comply with food safety and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with training junior kitchen staff and demonstrating cooking techniques.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure timely and accurate service.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, Verandah Bar offers a lively setting for casual dining, after-work drinks and private functions. Its menu features pub classics, wood-fired pizzas, fresh salads and share plates.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver quality food and memorable dining experiences.

• Prepare, cook and present dishes according to the menu, recipes and venue standards.
• Assist with menu planning, developing seasonal specials and costing dishes.
• Estimate ingredient requirements and assist with ordering kitchen supplies.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and incoming deliveries.
• Organise daily food preparation and manage your kitchen section during service.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, flavour and presentation.
• Monitor stock levels, follow stock rotation procedures and minimise food waste.
• Prepare meals for customers with dietary requirements and manage allergens carefully.
• Maintain correct food storage, labelling and temperature controls.
• Keep kitchen work areas and equipment clean and comply with food safety and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with training junior kitchen staff and demonstrating cooking techniques.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure timely and accurate service.

Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, Verandah Bar offers a lively setting for casual dining, after-work drinks and private functions. Its menu features pub classics, wood-fired pizzas, fresh salads and share plates.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver quality food and memorable dining experiences.

Major duties

• Prepare, cook and present dishes according to the menu, recipes and venue standards.
• Assist with menu planning, developing seasonal specials and costing dishes.
• Estimate ingredient requirements and assist with ordering kitchen supplies.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and incoming deliveries.
• Organise daily food preparation and manage your kitchen section during service.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, flavour and presentation.
• Monitor stock levels, follow stock rotation procedures and minimise food waste.
• Prepare meals for customers with dietary requirements and manage allergens carefully.
• Maintain correct food storage, labelling and temperature controls.
• Keep kitchen work areas and equipment clean and comply with food safety and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with training junior kitchen staff and demonstrating cooking techniques.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure timely and accurate service.

About you

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and demonstrated experience as a Chef.
• Previous experience in a pub, restaurant or similar kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• A reliable approach and attention to detail.
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Permanent Full Time role with $79K - $85K (plus super)

Additional information

• Immediate Start
• $79K - $85K (plus super)
• 38 hours per week