Underdog BBQ Chef — Master the Smoke in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Optura; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Underdog by Third Wave BBQ in Carnegie is hiring full-time chefs to join the launch. You’ll cook to spec on a busy line under Head and Sous Chefs, with two kitchens and a shared roster that may involve production kitchen work.

We value at least 2 years in a busy kitchen, sharp knife skills, speed without cutting corners, pride in basics, a calm head under pressure, and a hands-on attitude across both kitchens. Nights and weekends are required; shift flexibility is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Sharp knife skills and real speed, without cutting corners.
• Pride in doing the basics properly, every time.
• Willingness to work across both kitchens on a shared roster.
• Full-time availability across days, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Cook to recipe, portion and plating spec, every plate.
• Prep, trim and season meat, and learn to smoke and cook it to spec.
• Make the sides, sauces and salads that go with it.
• Set up your station before service and keep it stocked through service.
• Take production shifts when the roster calls for it.
• Keep food safety, cleanliness and organisation at a high standard.
• Work as one team to get every ticket out on time, from quiet weeknights to packed game days.
• Consistency is the job. Every plate, every service, every time.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Speed under pressure

Team player

Full-time availability

BBQ smoker experience

Job description

The Underdog by Third Wave BBQ in Carnegie is hiring full-time chefs to join the launch. You’ll cook to spec on a busy line under Head and Sous Chefs, with two kitchens and a shared roster that may involve production kitchen work.

We value at least 2 years in a busy kitchen, sharp knife skills, speed without cutting corners, pride in basics, a calm head under pressure, and a hands-on attitude across both kitchens. Nights and weekends are required; shift flexibility is welcomed.