Position: Chef

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $78,000 - $85,000 p/a plus Super

Employer Name: 25 VICTORIA TRADING PTY LTD - T/a The Little Hunter

A.B.N. 97 664 717 435

Job Location: 25 Victoria St, Adelaide, SA, 5000, AUSTRALIA

Advertising Period: 28 days - 6 Jul 2026 > 3 Aug 2026

Summary

Our client, The Little Hunter, is seeking to add Chef to its established Adelaide dining venue located in a historic 1800s building. Established in 2014, the restaurant is known for carefully selected cuts of meat, chargrilled dishes, a South Australian wine list and a kitchen influenced by extensive international culinary experience.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Plan and organise food preparation and cooking for restaurant service.
- Prepare and cook chargrilled meats, accompaniments and menu dishes to standard.
- Monitor dish quality at all stages of preparation and presentation.
- Menu planning, seasonal specials and food cost estimation.
- Order food supplies and monitor ingredient quality, availability and freshness.
- Coordinate preparation tasks with kitchen staff before and during service.
- Discuss food preparation issues with managers, kitchen staff and waiting staff.
- Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise staff on correct preparation procedures.
- Maintain consistency in portioning, plating, flavour and presentation standards.
- Ensure kitchen operations comply with hygiene, food safety and cleanliness requirements.
- Assist with stock rotation, storage procedures and preservation of suitable food items.
- Support training and supervision of junior kitchen staff where required.




- Maintain efficient workflow during busy lunch, dinner and event service periods.
- Contribute to a professional kitchen culture focused on quality and consistency.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

- At least a Diploma of Hospitality Management or a closely related qualification is required.
- Minimum 1 - 3 Years of relevant chef experience in a restaurant, dining or catering establishment is required.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook high-quality dishes in a busy commercial kitchen environment.
- Experience with menu planning, food cost control, ordering supplies and managing kitchen stock levels.
- Robust knowledge of meat preparation, chargrilling techniques, portion control and presentation standards is preferred.
- Ability to monitor food quality and maintain consistency across preparation, cooking and plating stages.
- Sound understanding of hygiene regulations, food safety procedures and secure commercial kitchen work practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively with managers, kitchen staff and waiting staff during busy service periods.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.

Pay: $78,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

- At least a Diploma of Hospitality Management or a closely related qualification is required.
- Minimum 1 - 3 Years of relevant chef experience in a restaurant, dining or catering establishment is required.

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (Adelaide)
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