In-Demand Restaurant Jobs in Canberra, Act

Chef
Federal Golf Club —Red Hill ACT
- $77,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- In-person
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Capital Flavours Pty Ltd —Canberra ACT
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
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- $28.12 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Parental leave
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Chong Co Thai Restaurant and Bar Greenway —Greenway ACT
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- In-person
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- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
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Cook/Chef
Chong Co Kingston PTY LTD —Kingston ACT
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Free food
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Zeus Street Greek —Manuka ACT
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Chef/experienced cook
Andre's Osteria —Weston ACT
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- CPR Certification
- Cooking
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- Free parking
- Employee discount
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- Up to $12,000 a month
- Choose your own hours
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Chef

Federal Golf Club
Red Hill ACT

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Job Details

Full-time
$77,000 - $85,000 a year

Qualifications

Hospitality
Culinary experience
Certificate IV
Culinary Arts
Food preparation
Food safety
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Communication skills
Kitchen experience

Full Job Description

About the Business

Federal Golf Club is a well-established and highly regarded golf and hospitality venue located in the picturesque suburb of Red Hill, Canberra. Set within a peaceful natural environment and surrounded by native bushland, the Club offers a premium golfing experience together with quality dining, member services, corporate events, weddings, private functions, and community gatherings.

The Club’s hospitality operations play an important role in creating a welcoming and professional experience for members, guests, visitors, and event clients. The food and beverage offering includes daily clubhouse dining, breakfast and lunch service, light meals, snacks, golf event catering, corporate functions, weddings, and private celebrations.

Federal Golf Club is committed to delivering high standards of food quality, presentation, service, and customer satisfaction. We are now seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis and contribute to the continued success of our hospitality operations.

Position Overview

Federal Golf Club is seeking a qualified and motivated Chef to prepare and deliver high-quality meals across clubhouse dining, member services, golf events, and private functions.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing consistent, well-presented dishes, assisting with menu planning, supporting kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Applicants must demonstrate competencies consistent with the occupation of Chef and meet the selection criteria outlined below.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Planning, preparing, and cooking high-quality meals for clubhouse dining, golf events, and private functions
Assisting with menu design and seasonal menu development
Preparing breakfast, lunch, light meals, snacks, function menus, plated meals, and event catering items
Ensuring all dishes are prepared to a high standard of taste, presentation, portioning, and consistency
Supporting catering for weddings, corporate events, golf presentation days, private dinners, wakes, celebrations, and other functions
Developing and following standard recipes, preparation procedures, and kitchen systems
Estimating food and labour costs and assisting with stock control and waste minimisation
Ordering, receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies in accordance with food safety standards
Monitoring food preparation and cooking processes during daily service and busy event periods
Supervising and training cooks, kitchen hands, and junior kitchen staff as required
Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and safe operation of kitchen equipment and work areas
Ensuring compliance with Australian food safety regulations, hygiene standards, HACCP principles, and WHS requirements
Working collaboratively with the Food and Beverage team, Events team, and management
Preparing meals that accommodate dietary, cultural, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other guest requirements where necessary
Contributing ideas for menu improvements, specials, and function offerings

Skills and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, applicants must demonstrate:

A relevant qualification equivalent to Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher
At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef in a restaurant, club, hotel, café, or events environment
Experience preparing modern Australian cuisine, club-style dining, breakfast, lunch, and function menus
Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation techniques, and menu execution
Experience in event or function catering will be highly regarded
Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, stock rotation, and kitchen compliance requirements
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment
Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
Ability to work across weekdays, weekends, public holidays, and event service periods as required
A professional attitude with a strong commitment to quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction

What We Offer

Federal Golf Club offers:

A full-time, stable position with a respected Canberra hospitality and golf venue
Competitive salary package plus statutory superannuation
Opportunity to work in a scenic and professional clubhouse environment
Exposure to both daily dining operations and a wide variety of event catering
Supportive team culture across kitchen, food and beverage, events, and management
Opportunity to contribute to seasonal menus, function menus, and special event offerings
A diverse working environment involving members, guests, corporate clients, and private event customers
Well-equipped kitchen facilities and structured kitchen operations
Ongoing opportunities to develop culinary, leadership, and hospitality skills

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their qualifications, relevant experience, and suitability for the role of Chef at Federal Golf Club.

Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Pay: $77,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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