Job Description

Bar Nova is a new bar and restaurant in Canberra built around one idea: Intentionally curated hospitality.
n It's a sincere, hyper curated space designed for people to feel looked after, welcomed, and like they belong through food, drink, music, and the way we run the room.

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We're building a small, high-quality team who believe that collaboration beats ego, and that looking after each other is how you look after guests.

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About Bar Nova:

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Bar Nova is a new bar and restaurant in Canberra built around one idea: Intentionally curated hospitality.
n It's a sincere, hyper curated space designed for people to feel looked after, welcomed, and like they belong through food, drink, music, and the way we run the room.

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We're building a small, high-quality team who believe that collaboration beats ego, and that looking after each other is how you look after guests.

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The role:

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We're looking for experienced chefs to help build Bar Nova's kitchen from the ground up.
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This role is hands‐on and service‐focused: you'll be on the line, contributing ideas, and taking responsibility for consistency, prep, and cleanliness with no exceptions.

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What we care about (non‐negotiables)

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- You're a team player first, chef second, you want to work with people, not over them.
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- You leave your ego at the door: you can bring confidence and ideas without needing to "win the room."
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- You communicate clearly under pressure and take feedback without flaring up.
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- You care about guests even if you never see them and you understand every plate carries your name and the venue's name.
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- You're punctual, reliable, and take pride in being prepared and organized.
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Experience is essential: this isn't a training role.
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What you'll be doing

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- Working service on a tight line, executing a concise menu to a consistent standard.
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- Collaborating on menu development, specials, and seasonal changes.
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- Maintaining a clean, protected, and efficient workspace, with strong prep habits and low wastage.
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- Contributing to an ego‐free, collaborative kitchen culture – backing your teammates and supporting FOH to deliver a coherent guest experience.
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- Upholding ACT food safety standards and all venue procedures.
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What we offer

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- A team-oriented, ego‐free environment with explicit expectations and support.
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- A chance to help shape an opening venue from day one, not just "slot into" someone else's system.
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- Fair pay for fair work, with transparent expectations around rosters and workload.
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- A leadership team that is hands‐on, present on the floor, and committed to honest, two‐way feedback.
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For core team members, there will be structured, longer‐term opportunities to grow with the business as it maturing.

📌 Chefs of all levels (Canberra)
🏢 Bar Nova
📍 Canberra