Chef / Kitchen Leader – Creative Input and Flexible RosterMoons Lebanese Restaurant & Bar is looking for a passionate, proactive and creative chef to join our growing team.We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys cooking, takes pride in the food they produce and wants more than just another kitchen job.This is an opportunity to take real ownership of the kitchen, contribute ideas, experiment with new dishes and help shape the future of an established local restaurant.We are open to speaking with experienced chefs, kitchen leaders or talented chefs who are ready to step into more responsibility.About the opportunityMoons Lebanese Restaurant & Bar is looking for a passionate, proactive and creative chef to join our growing team.We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys cooking, takes pride in the food they produce and wants more than just another kitchen job.This is an opportunity to take real ownership of the kitchen, contribute ideas, experiment with new dishes and help shape the future of an established local restaurant.We are open to speaking with experienced chefs, kitchen leaders or talented chefs who are ready to step into more responsibility.What we can offerCompetitive pay based on experience and responsibilityGenuine flexibility with the rosterConsistent hours for the right personCreative input into specials and future menu developmentThe opportunity to test and develop new dishesInput into kitchen systems, plating, suppliers and operationsSupport from an owner who is committed to improving and investing in the restaurantA positive workplace where your experience and ideas will be respectedThe opportunity to take ownership without being left unsupportedRoom to grow into a long-term leadership positionPotential relocation or temporary accommodation support for the right candidateAbout the roleYou will be involved in:Preparing and producing high-quality foodRunning organised and efficient servicesMaintaining consistency in taste, presentation and portion sizesPlanning daily preparation and ensuring the kitchen is ready for serviceDeveloping specials and contributing new menu ideasManaging stock, ordering and rotationReducing waste and helping control food costsMaintaining excellent food-safety and cleanliness standardsSupporting, training and leading kitchen staffCommunicating clearly with front-of-house and managementIdentifying problems early and helping create practical solutionsAbout youWe would love to meet someone who:Is passionate about cooking and genuinely enjoys being in the kitchenTakes initiative and does not wait to be told every taskEnjoys experimenting with new flavours, dishes and specialsCan follow existing recipes while also suggesting improvementsIs organised, reliable and able to think aheadStays calm and focused during busy servicesUnderstands food costs, portion control and waste reductionCommunicates respectfully and works well with othersLeads by example and supports less-experienced staffTakes responsibility and looks for solutionsMaintains high standards of cleanliness and food safetyWants to grow with the restaurant and help build something specialExperience with Lebanese, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern food would be an advantage, but it is not essential.
We value passion, reliability, leadership and the right attitude.About MoonsMoons is a Lebanese and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar located in the heart of Lithgow.Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming place where locals and visitors can come together over outstanding food, drinks and genuine hospitality.We have built a strong local following and are now looking for the right chef to help us improve, grow and take the kitchen to its next stage.
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📌 Chef / Kitchen Leader – Creative Input And Flexible Roster (New South Wales)
🏢 Moons
📍 New South Wales