We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Chef to join the kitchen team at Li'l Darlin in Crows Nest.
If you take pride in delivering great food, enjoy working in a fun and busy environment, and want to be part of a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Starting salary of $70,000 + superannuation
- Performance-based bonus chance
- Free staff meals and drinks on shift
- Employee discount on food and beverages
- Opportunity to grow with a small but fun group of venues
- A supportive and energetic kitchen and management team
- Salary review after 3 months
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing and executing dishes to a high standard of quality, consistency and presentation during service
- Handling daily preparation, section setup, stock rotation and ordering
- Managing suppliers and keeping tight control on inventory and wastage
- Maintaining excellent kitchen cleanliness and strictly following Australian Food Safety Standards
- Working closely with the kitchen team and communicating well with front of house
- Completing prep lists,
opening/closing procedures and accurate reporting
What We’re Looking For
- Solid experience as a Chef (or strong Cook) in a busy bar or restaurant kitchen
- Good knowledge of modern Australian / share-style food (tapas and wood-fired pizzas is a plus)
- Ability to maintain consistency and quality under pressure
- Strong attention to detail and a positive team attitude
- Availability for nights, weekends and public holidays (essential)
- Current Food Safety / NSW Food Authority certificate
Li'l Darlin is known for its vibrant atmosphere, creative cocktails (including our famous Fairy Floss Cocktail), delicious tapas and wood-fired pizzas. We’re a fun, busy venue with great regulars and a strong team culture.