Senior Chef – Lead Busy CBD Kitchen (Immediate Start)

Inrecruit; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Start

Permanent full-time role

38 hours per week

Job summary

Inrecruit is seeking an experienced Senior Chef for a busy hospitality venue in Sydney's CBD. You will lead service, maintain high standards and support the Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

The role requires a Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery and at least two years in a fast-paced kitchen, along with strong leadership, food safety knowledge, and the ability to stay calm during peak service.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• At least two years of experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Strong cooking, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to stay calm and productive during high-volume service.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Reliable, professional, and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards.
• Lead allocated kitchen sections during busy service.
• Supervise and support chefs, cooks and junior kitchen staff.
• Assist with menu planning, daily specials and recipe development.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation.
• Manage food preparation and ensure timely delivery of meals.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, stock rotation and inventory checks.
• Minimise wastage and support food and labour cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with food-safety, hygiene and workplace-safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.
• Support staff training, performance and kitchen procedures.
• Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen management when required.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Inrecruit is seeking an experienced Senior Chef for a busy hospitality venue in Sydney's CBD. You will lead service, maintain high standards and support the Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

The role requires a Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery and at least two years in a fast-paced kitchen, along with strong leadership, food safety knowledge, and the ability to stay calm during peak service.