Buon Appetit – Camden, NSW
Buon Appetit is a busy, high-volume Italian restaurant in Camden seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team, working primarily across our larder, hot entrees, sides and salads section.
This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone who can confidently run their section during busy services, maintain consistent food quality and presentation, and work efficiently as part of a professional kitchen team.
About the Role
Your section will include a combination of:
- Hot and cold entrees
- Salads
- Vegetable and side dishes
- Fryer work
- Cold larder preparation
- Portioning and mise en place
- Plating and service
- Stock rotation and section organisation
- Cleaning and maintaining your section to a high standard
You will be expected to complete your preparation efficiently, keep your section organised and service-ready, and handle high-volume services without requiring constant supervision.
What We Are Looking For
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years' experience working as a chef in a commercial restaurant kitchen.
You must also:
- Currently reside in Australia
- Have valid Australian working rights
- Have a minimum of 3 years' commercial kitchen experience
- Have experience working a busy larder, entree, sides or similar section
- Be confident working both hot and cold food
- Be comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen
- Be able to manage your own section during service
- Have strong preparation and knife skills
- Understand food safety, FIFO, labelling and stock rotation
- Maintain a clean, organised and well-prepared section
- Be reliable and punctual
- Work well under pressure
- Communicate effectively with the rest of the kitchen team
- Follow recipes, portioning and presentation standards consistently
Availability
Buon Appetit trades:
- Wednesday to Friday – Dinner
- Saturday – Lunch and Dinner
- Sunday – Lunch and Dinner
Applicants must be available to work weekends. Weekend availability is an essential part of this position.
About Buon Appetit
Buon Appetit is a busy Italian restaurant in Camden with a strong focus on fresh ingredients, handmade food, consistency and high-volume service.
We are looking for an experienced chef who takes pride in their section and wants to become a reliable part of a professional kitchen team.
If you have the required experience and are currently residing in Australia, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply through Indeed with your current resume and relevant kitchen experience.
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Camden NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently reside in Australia?
- Do you currently have unrestricted or valid working rights in Australia?
- Are you confident running your own section during a busy restaurant service without constant supervision?
- Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant kitchen?
- Please briefly describe your most recent chef position, including the section you worked and your main responsibilities.
- What suburb do you currently live in?
- If successful, when would you be available to start?
Experience:
- Chef: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Certificate III or higher in commercial cookery (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
