Excellent Chef/Cook Wanted

Bluegrass BBQ; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to develop into Sous Chef

Employee discount

Free food

Free drinks

Training and career development

Job summary

Bluegrass BBQ, Victoria Point, is seeking a chef who thrives in a busy kitchen and aims to grow into a leadership role. You will cook to our standards, work with the Head Chef, and help maintain exceptional food quality and presentation.

Join a team that values initiative, accountability and a positive attitude. Immediate start is available for the right candidate, with development opportunities within the Bluegrass BBQ Group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• A genuine passion for producing great dishes.
• The ability to work confidently in a busy, high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail.
• A positive attitude and the ability to bring out the best in others.
• Initiative, accountability and ownership.
• Desire to develop leadership skills and progress your career.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Relevant food safety qualifications, or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to Bluegrass BBQ standards.
• Work alongside and support Head Chef.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Take ownership of your section and ensure smooth service.
• Assist with food prep, stock control, ordering and kitchen operations.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Support and encourage fellow team members.
• Contribute ideas to continually improve food and systems.
• Take an active interest in overall kitchen performance.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Food safety

Leadership potential

Busy kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Initiative

Evenings & weekends availability

Team player

Job description

CHEF WANTED | VICTORIA POINT

More than just a cooking job. Your next career move could start here!

Are you a passionate chef who loves great food, thrives in a busy kitchen and is ready to take the next step in your career?

Do you have the skills to deliver consistently great food, the initiative to make things happen and the ambition to grow into a leadership role?

Then we'd love to meet you!

Bluegrass BBQ is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Chef to join our kitchen team at Victoria Point, with the opportunity to develop into a Sous Chef role.

At Bluegrass BBQ, we're passionate about more than just great low-and-slow BBQ. We're passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests and building a workplace where great people can thrive, develop and genuinely enjoy coming to work.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Working alongside our kitchen leadership team, you'll play an important role in delivering the food and experience our guests know and love.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking menu items to Bluegrass BBQ standards.

• Work alongside and support our Head Chef.

• Maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation.

• Taking ownership of your section and ensuring service runs smoothly.

• Assisting with food preparation, stock control, ordering and kitchen operations.

• Maintaining excellent food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.

• Supporting and encouraging fellow team members.

• Contributing ideas and helping us continually improve our food and systems.

• Taking an active interest in the overall performance of the kitchen.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're not necessarily looking for someone who knows everything. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, work ethic and ambition.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a professional kitchen.

• A genuine passion for food and producing consistently great dishes.

• The ability to work confidently in a busy, high-volume environment.

• Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.

• A positive attitude and the ability to bring out the best in others.

• Initiative, accountability and a willingness to take ownership.

• A desire to develop your leadership skills and progress your career.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

• Relevant food safety qualifications, or a willingness to obtain them.

Leadership experience would be an advantage, but we're equally interested in an ambitious chef who's ready to take that next step.

WHY JOIN BLUEGRASS BBQ?

Because we believe great people deserve great opportunities.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• A genuine opportunity to develop into a Sous Chef position.

• Hands-on mentoring and support from experienced kitchen leaders and owners.

• Management and leadership training.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the Bluegrass BBQ Group.

• Rotating rosters, with consecutive days off where possible.

• Staff discounts on our delicious BBQ.

• A positive team culture built on respect, teamwork and high standards.

• Working directly alongside hands-on owners who are invested in their people.

• The opportunity to make a real contribution to a growing business.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

If you're a chef who wants more than just another job, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced Chef looking for your next challenge or a developing chef ready to step into leadership, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We're looking for the right person, not just someone to fill a position.

Immediate start available, but we're prepared to wait for the right candidate.

BLUEGRASS BBQ

Making people happy, one plate of BBQ at a time!

BENEFITS

• Employee discount

• Free food

• Free drinks

• Training and career development