Position Title: Full-Time Chef
Location: Lennox Head, NSW
Salary: Above award wage per annum + superannuation (based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time (38 hours/week)
CHIDO Cantina is a fast-paced, quality-driven restaurant known for our inclusive menu. We pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced seasonal produce to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests, and catering for dietary requirements .
The Role
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Chef to join our culinary team. Working as the Chef you will be deeply involved in daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and service. We encourage creativity, and seasonal menu's.
Key Responsibilities:
- Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare, cook, and present menu items to the highest standards, ensuring consistency in taste and portion control.
- Kitchen Operations: Manage a kitchen and kitchen staff during prep/service, ensuring timely food output and smooth kitchen flow.
- Menu Development: menu planning, seasonal changes, and designing specials.
- Hygiene & Safety: Strictly adhere to, and enforce, Australian food safety, hygiene, and OHS regulations.
- Inventory & Stock: Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients to minimize wastage, and ordering.
- Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and assist in training junior kitchen staff and apprentices.
Skills & Experience:
- Relevant trade qualification (e.g., Certificate III in Commercial Cookery).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong understanding of food costs, stock control, and kitchen administration.
- A current and valid Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package- above award dependent on experience
- Great work-life balance- no split shifts- Dinner service only
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- Staff meals and venue discounts.
How to Apply:
If you have a genuine passion for food and thrive in a collaborative kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your updated CV and a brief cover letter to or apply via the portal.
Pay: $56,379.37 – $85,373.24 per year
Work Location: In person
