Cooks & Chefs - Loulou

Etymon Projects; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Loulou is a growing hospitality brand under Etymon Projects, with venues including Café Loulou, Loulou CBD and Loulou Milsons Point in Sydney. We are seeking passionate Chefs to join our kitchen teams across these venues, delivering great food and genuine hospitality.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, supporting day-to-day kitchen operations and developing skills across different sections. We offer casual, part-time and full-time options to suit your availability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef in a restaurant, cafe or hospitality environment.
• Good knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Experience working across a section during service.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine interest in food, hospitality and developing culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard.
• Completing mise en place and ensuring your section is prepared for service.
• Working efficiently across your allocated section during service.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Working closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team.
• Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and minimising food waste.
• Supporting junior members of the kitchen team where required.
• Contributing to a positive, respectful and collaborative kitchen culture.

Skills

Cooking expertise

Food preparation

Chef teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

• Discount across all Etymon Projects venues
• Opportunities across our growing Loulou brands
• Work with quality produce and a passionate culinary team

The Opportunity

Loulou is a growing hospitality brand built around great food, quality produce and genuine hospitality. Across Café Loulou, Loulou CBD and Loulou Milsons Point, our kitchens bring together modern café dining, French inspired cooking, freshly baked goods and all day hospitality.

We are looking for passionate Chefs to join our kitchen teams across our Loulou venues.

Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will play an important role in delivering consistently high quality food, maintaining an organised kitchen and supporting a positive and collaborative team environment.

We are open to casual, part time and full time applicants, and are looking for people who take pride in their work, enjoy working as part of a team and are passionate about food and hospitality.

The Role

As a Chef at Loulou, you will be responsible for supporting the day to day kitchen operations and delivering food to a consistently high standard. Depending on the venue, you may work across breakfast, lunch and all day dining services, with opportunities to develop your skills across different sections of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard
• Completing mise en place and ensuring your section is prepared for service
• Working efficiently across your allocated section during service
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Working closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team
• Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and minimising food waste
• Supporting junior members of the kitchen team where required
• Contributing to a positive, respectful and collaborative kitchen culture

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a restaurant, café or hospitality environment
• Good knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques
• Experience working across a section during service
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy kitchen
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in food, hospitality and developing your culinary skills
• Relevant culinary qualifications are preferred

The Company

The Etymon Projects vision is to create, curate and manage world class hospitality, lifestyle and leisure businesses within Australia.

We want to work with people who align with the Etymon values of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Passion and who want to be part of a growing hospitality business with people at its centre.