Commis/Demi Chefs

Queensland Performing Arts Centre; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary tickets to performances

Employee discounts on dining outlets

Access to Greenroom Café

Central location opposite South Bank

Job summary

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in South Brisbane is seeking casual Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs. You will contribute to daily kitchen operations across five outlets, supporting Executive Chefs and the Sous Chef, and working in a fast-paced hospitality environment with a focus on quality and consistency.

The role requires experience in commercial kitchens, a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, and strong teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience cooking within a commercial kitchen.
• Eye for detail and presentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting concepts and menus for events and functions.
• Coordinate staffing and maintain hygienic kitchen areas.
• Develop standard recipes and costings for dishes.
• Create new dishes aligned with customer expectations and value for money.
• Supervise kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Presentation

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Queensland Performing Arts Centre – South Brisbane QLD

Job Status: Casual
Hourly Rate: $37.28 - $38.45 per hour + superannuation
Industry: Performing Arts
Location: South Brisbane
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th November 2026

Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs

We are seeking applications for Casual Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs. Reporting to the Executive Chefs and nominated Sous Chef, you will bring valued contribution to the daily operations of QPAC's smooth kitchen operations and management, working across five food outlets withing the one building.

Serving large numbers of patrons each day, we are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a passion for producing high-quality food in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Your professionalism, strong communication skills and team-focused approach will help build positive relationships with front-of-house team members and customers, contributing to the delivery of outstanding experiences across QPAC's food and beverage operations.

Successful candidate's skill level will be determined during screening process.

Dependant on skill level, in this role you will:

• Assist in drafting concept ideas and menus for selected special events and functions, encouraging Food and Beverage staff to also offer their creative contributions.
• Coordinate the effective utilisation of all Kitchen Hands within the effective staffing levels, ensuring that all kitchen areas are maintained in a hygienic condition at all times and also ensuring adherence to standards.
• Assist in the development of standard recipes and maintenance of updated and accurate costings of all dishes prepared and sold.
• Develop new dishes and products according to customer expectations that are value for money.
• Supervise the kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with QPAC's guidelines.
• Set food production and stewarding goals and develop strategies, procedures and policies.
• Review on an ongoing basis the level of the following: sales, costs, drafting of rosters, issuing of food, quality and presentation of food products, condition and cleanliness of facilities and equipment and guest satisfaction.

About Us

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading centres for live performance. Welcoming over 1.5 million visitors to more than 1200 performances each year, we embrace the best in live performance – the world renowned alongside the emerging, local, and new – and connect to the stories and ideas at the heart of each production. Through the warmth and expertise of our staff, we have become a trusted curator, presenter, and host; a place to come together to relax, reflect, share stories, and celebrate.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

• Proven experience cooking within a commercial kitchen, with formal qualifications (e.g. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery).
• An eye for detail and presentation, along with a passion for creating exciting and high-quality food.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all internal customers and guests in order to exceed their needs.
• An ability to monitor and maintain consistent standards relating to quality, presentation and hygiene.

Availability Requirements

These are not 9-5 positions and require a high degree of flexibility in work times as the majority of shifts are rotated over seven (7) days, predominantly during evenings and weekends to meet operational demands.

As a minimum requirement to meet business needs, applicants must be available for a minimum of three (3) shifts per week. Within this availability, staff must be available for one (1) shift on a Wednesday and one (1) shift on a Saturday.

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights.

For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at ***********@qpac.com.au.

Applications close on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Please note that QPAC will commence screening and shortlisting prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Why Work at QPAC?

Working at QPAC means being part of one of Australia’s leading performing arts centres. With a vibrant and supportive workplace culture, our people are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for audiences and artists alike.

• Complimentary and discounted tickets to performances of your choice all year round!
• Employee discounts on merchandise and a wide range of dining outlets (Storytellers Cafe, TomTom, Russell Street Wine Bar and more)
• Exclusive employee offers across the South Bank cultural precinct
• Access to the QPAC Greenroom, including the Greenroom Café with discounted meals and a daily changing menu
• A convenient central location directly opposite South Brisbane Train Station and within Brisbane's vibrant cultural precinct