Chef / Cook – Full time | Crows Nest

Small Bar Crows Nest Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum

Employment: Full-Time

Small Bar Crows Nest is an established 120-seat tapas-style restaurant that has been part of the Crows Nest community for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on great food, excellent service, and a hardworking but enjoyable team setting.

We’re looking for an experienced Chef / Cook to join our team full time and take a hands-on role in the day-to-day running of our kitchen.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:
Has formal culinary/hospitality qualifications and/or 2–3+ years’ experience in a busy commercial kitchen
Has experience with tapas, small plates, or a similar style of cuisine
Is confident working in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting
Has experience supervising a kitchen and small team
Takes pride in food quality, consistency, presentation, and cleanliness
Has a good understanding of food safety, stock control, ordering, and kitchen costs
Is reliable, organised, and works well with both kitchen and floor teams

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing, cooking,



and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard
Supervising and supporting chefs and cooks
Managing kitchen preparation and service
Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
Contributing to menu development and weekly specials
Managing stocktakes, ordering, portion control, and wastage
Working with the General Manager on rostering, staffing, and cost of goods
Working closely with floor staff to deliver an excellent customer experience
Preparing and organising the kitchen for the following day’s service

What We Offer
$75,000 – $85,000 per annum
Full-time position
Established and busy Crows Nest venue
Opportunity to have creative input into menus and specials
Supportive, experienced team
A hands-on role with genuine responsibility within the kitchen

If you’re an experienced Chef / Cook who enjoys a busy service, takes pride in producing great food, and wants to be an important part of a growing restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Cook/chef Crows Nest (Australia)
🏢 Small Bar
📍 Australia