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 workplace, 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 contemporary 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.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Free drinks
Free food
Visa sponsorship
Application Question(s):
Are you located in Sydney?
What is your current visa status?
Experience:
Cooking: 3 years (Required)
Chef: 1 year (Required)