Senior Chef - Sydney CBD

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

A busy hospitality venue in the heart of Sydney's CBD is looking for an experienced Senior Chef to join its professional kitchen team.

This is a hands‑on position suited to a skilled chef who can lead service, maintain high food standards and support the Head Chef with the smooth operation of the kitchen.
Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards.
• Lead allocated kitchen sections during busy service periods.
• 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.

About you

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent qualification.
• At least two years of relevant experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Strong cooking, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and productive during high-volume service.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Reliable, professional and able to work effectively within a team.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

If you are an experienced chef ready to take greater responsibility in a fast-paced Sydney CBD kitchen, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Permanent full time role with a starting salary of $80K - $85K Salary (plus super).

Additional information

• Immediate Start
• $80K - $85K Salary (plus super)
• 38 hours per week