Cooks & Chefs

Tilley And Wills; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Drink discounts across venues

Growth opportunities within the group

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cabana is expanding with a brand-new Pan Asian offering and is seeking chefs of all levels to join on full-time or part-time terms. You will work with an experienced kitchen team to bring the new menu to life, delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a supportive team, opportunities to grow within the group, staff meals, drink discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Visa sponsorship is not available at hire. Onshore applicants only.

Qualifications

• Apprentices, commis, chefs de partie and sous chefs welcome.
• Interest in Pan Asian cuisine.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Attention to food safety and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard per recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Supporting development and rollout of the new Pan Asian menu.
• Maintaining a clean, organised kitchen in line with safety standards.
• Managing stock, storage and ordering.
• Working with kitchen and floor teams during busy service periods.
• Mentoring or supporting junior team members (senior applicants).

Skills

Pan Asian cuisine

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Adaptability

Job description

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, bringing bold flavours, fresh techniques and a whole new energy to our kitchen — and we want passionate chefs at all levels to help bring it to life, on both a full-time and part-time basis.

This is more than just a new menu. It's a chance to be part of building something from the ground up, working alongside a genuinely supportive and experienced team who are excited about where the venue is heading. Whether you're early in your career and looking to learn, or an experienced chef ready to help shape a new offering, there's a place for you here.

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

Please note: this role is only available to applicants with current, unrestricted work rights in Australia (onshore applicants only). Visa sponsorship is not available at the point of hire, however sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate following the successful completion of their probation period.

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

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced chef looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.