About the company

The Smoke Pit operates as a restaurant and catering business specialising in slow BBQ. Its operations include dine-in and takeaway service, preparation of smoked meats and BBQ meals, private functions, onsite and self-catering services, festival catering, and wholesale supply of smoked meat products to hospitality and retail businesses.

Role overview

The Chef is responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality meals in line with The Smoke Pit’s low and slow BBQ operations, while maintaining consistent food standards, kitchen efficiency, stock control, hygiene and food safety. The role also supports daily kitchen coordination, menu preparation and catering requirements to ensure smooth service across dine-in, takeaway and event operations.

Key responsibilities

- Plan, prepare and cook menu items in line with The Smoke Pit’s low and slow BBQ style, including smoked meats, sides, sauces and related dishes.
- Monitor the quality of food at all stages of preparation and service to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portioning and cooking standards.
- Assist with planning menus and reviewing dishes based on customer demand, seasonal requirements and operational needs.
- Estimate food, ingredient and labour requirements to support efficient kitchen operations and minimise waste.




- Manage food preparation for dine-in, takeaway, catering, functions and event service.
- Coordinate daily kitchen activities and ensure food is prepared and served within required service timeframes.
- Monitor stock levels, receive supplies and assist with ordering meat, produce, dry goods and other kitchen ingredients.
- Check the quality, freshness and suitability of ingredients and maintain appropriate storage and rotation procedures.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards in accordance with workplace procedures and applicable regulations.

Qualifications and skills

- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Relevant practical experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen environment.
- Robust knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, portion control and kitchen operations.
- Experience with BBQ, grilled, smoked or meat-based menu preparation is highly regarded.

Benefits and perks

- Full-time, permanent employment
- Competitive salary package
- Stable role within an established restaurant and catering operation
- Opportunity to work across restaurant, catering, functions and event services
- Exposure to specialised low and slow BBQ and smoked meat preparation

📌 Chef - (Full-Time, Permanent) (Thomastown)
🏢 The Smoke Pit
📍 Thomastown