HAPI and NORMA are seeking a passionate and skilled Qualified Chef to join our team and work along side our Head Chef, Tess Rafferty, in a hatted restaurant. This role is ideal for a chef who is committed to excellent food, great wine and delivering an exceptional dining experience. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and involved in maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, cook, and present dishes to restaurant standards
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all menu items
- Maintain exceptional food hygiene and safety standards
- Manage prep levels to ensure an efficient service
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering, receiving, and stock rotation
- Minimise food waste and contribute to effective cost control
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the restaurant and kitchen
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen crew to achieve excellent service every day
- Support and mentor our junior kitchen crew
- Follow all workplace health and safety policies and procedures
- Work across both restaurants and be exposed to modern Italian and Asian cuisine

Essential Qualifications & Experience

- Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent recognised qualification)
- Excellent knife skills and food preparation techniques




- Thorough understanding of food safety standards and HACCP principles
- Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining attention to detail

Desired Attributes

- Passion for great food, wine and exceptional hospitality
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within fast paced environment
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Leadership and training skills
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work in an acclaimed hatted restaurant
- Ongoing training
- Supportive and professional kitchen environment
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Food allowance
- The opportunity to learn from and work along side our Head Chef, Tess Rafferty

Employment Type - Full-time

If you're passionate about hospitality and have the leadership skills to drive a successful service and team, we'd love to hear from you.

Good wine, good food, good people. If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would like to join our team to [email protected]

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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