Location: Brisbane
Contract Type: Permanent
MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.
We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)
The Team
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced full time Chef to join a strong and passionate team. As part of the Corporate Services team, the objectives of the Client Services team are to support the lawyers and staff to consolidate the Firm's position in the top tier.
Your Role
The Chef will play a key role in delivering an exceptional, creative culinary experience on the client floor, working collaboratively with the Head Chef and the wider Client Services team. This is a hands-on kitchen role for someone who thrives on creativity - there is no set menu, and the team develops new, inspired dishes every day. The role supports the firm's commitment to providing outstanding hospitality that leaves a lasting impression on Partners, staff, clients, and visitors.
- Collaboratively work with the Head Chef and Client Services team to plan, prepare, and deliver exceptional food for formal dining, seminars, working lunches, canapé events, and daily hospitality offerings.
- Bring creativity and curiosity to daily menu development - designing and executing new dishes each day using seasonal, high-quality produce with no reliance on a set menu.
- Actively contribute to menu innovation, drawing on current food trends, cultural influences, and guest feedback to continually elevate the dining experience.
- Supporting and mentoring team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to a collaborative kitchen environment
- Prepare food that caters to a wide range of dietary requirements, including allergen management, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and culturally specific dietary needs, ensuring guest safety at all times.
- Champion sustainability and waste-reduction practices in the kitchen, including responsible sourcing, minimising food waste, and supporting environmentally conscious operations.
- Maintain the kitchen and all equipment to the highest standards of cleanliness, in compliance with Work Health & Safety (WHS) and food safety regulations.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas, feedback, and solutions to support continuous improvement.
More about you
We’re looking for a passionate and positive Chef who enjoys being part of a supportive team and delivering great food experiences. The successful candidate will also possess the following:
- At least three years of practical experience in a professional kitchen, ideally with a background in fine dining, banqueting, or corporate hospitality.
- Proven ability to develop and execute creative, changing menus without reliance on a fixed offering.
- A team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work collaboratively
- An ability to remain calm under pressure and easily adapt to last minute changes
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Clear and concise communication abilities
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
How to apply
We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.
If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.
If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].
