Chefs - All Levels - Full Time & Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Drink discounts across venues

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cabana is expanding with a brand-new Pan Asian offering and is seeking chefs at all levels to join the team on full-time or part-time basis. You will contribute to launching the new menu, work with an experienced kitchen crew, and maintain a top standard of food safety and presentation.

You will be part of a supportive, busy kitchen environment, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and grow within the group. Evening and weekend shifts form part of the role.

Qualifications

• Chefs of all levels welcomed — apprentices to senior chefs.
• Experience with Pan Asian cuisine highly regarded.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and pride in your craft.
• Willingness to obtain Food Handling certificate.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard in line with recipes.
• Support development and rollout of the new Pan Asian menu.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen meeting food safety standards.
• Manage stock, storage and ordering for your level.
• Work with kitchen and floor teams, especially during busy services.
• Mentor or support junior team members for senior roles.

Skills

Pan Asian cuisine

Team player

Flexibility

Calm under pressure

Education

Food Handling certificate

Trade qualifications

Job description

Chefs - All Levels - Full Time & Part Time

Chefs — All Levels — Full Time & Part Time — Cabana

Cabana is expanding this year, and it's an exciting time to join the team. We're launching a brand-new Pan Asian food offering, and we're looking for passionate chefs at all levels — from apprentices through to senior chefs — to be part of it, on both a full-time and part-time basis.

About the role

You'll play a key role in bringing our new menu to life, working alongside an experienced kitchen team to deliver high-quality food in a fast-paced venue. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard, in line with recipes and presentation guidelines
• Supporting the development and rollout of our new Pan Asian menu
• Maintaining a clean, organised and compliant kitchen in line with food safety standards
• Managing stock, storage and ordering as required for your level
• Working collaboratively with the broader kitchen and floor team, particularly during busy service periods
• Mentoring or supporting more junior team members (for senior applicants)

What we're looking for

• Chefs of all levels welcome — apprentices, commis, chefs de partie and sous chefs
• Experience with or genuine interest in Pan Asian cuisine highly regarded
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and pride in your craft
• Ability to stay calm and efficient under pressure
• Good attention to detail, particularly around presentation and food safety
• A team player who's happy to support wherever needed
• Flexibility to work across our trading days, including evenings and weekends
• A current Food Handling certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Relevant trade qualifications highly regarded for more senior positions

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay above award rates, reflective of experience
• The chance to be part of an exciting new food offering from the ground up
• A supportive, experienced kitchen team
• All the Tilley & Wills perks — staff meals, drink discounts across our venues, and real opportunities to grow within the group
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program