Thai & Laos Kitchen Lead Chef (Full-Time)

Kitchai; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KITCHAI Thai Restaurant & Bar. Flour Bean Pty is seeking full-time Chefs/Cooks to join the Edmondson Park back of house team. You will prepare and serve authentic Thai and Laos dishes, uphold high standards, and contribute to exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities include menu planning, consistent quality, supervising junior staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety and NSW regulations. If you have 1+ year (or 3+ years in Australian kitchens) with formal training, this is your

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification or 3+ years in professional kitchens in Australia.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills under pressure.
• Strong kitchen management with stock control, storage, and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Thai and Laos dishes.
• Ensure consistency in portion sizes, taste, and presentation.
• Coordinate kitchen operations during busy service periods and manage stock within budget.
• Maintain food safety guidelines and Australian regulations; ensure cleanliness and hygiene.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff and communicate with front-of-house.

Skills

Food prep

Team supervision

Time management

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Job description

KITCHAI Thai Restaurant & Bar. Flour Bean Pty is seeking full-time Chefs/Cooks to join the Edmondson Park back of house team. You will prepare and serve authentic Thai and Laos dishes, uphold high standards, and contribute to exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities include menu planning, consistent quality, supervising junior staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety and NSW regulations. If you have 1+ year (or 3+ years in Australian kitchens) with formal training, this is your