Job Description

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Small Bar Crows Nest
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum
Employment: Full-Time

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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 environment.

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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 n

We’re looking for someone who:

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Has formal culinary/hospitality qualifications and/or 2–3+ years’ experience in a busy commercial kitchen
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Has experience with tapas, small plates, or a similar style of cuisine
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Is confident working in a quick-paced, high‑pressure environment
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Has experience supervising a kitchen and small team
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Takes pride in food quality, consistency, presentation, and cleanliness
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Has a good understanding of food safety, stock control, ordering, and kitchen costs
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Is reliable, organised, and works well with both kitchen and floor teams
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The Role n

Your responsibilities will include:

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Preparing, cooking,



and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard
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Supervising and supporting chefs and cooks
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Managing kitchen preparation and service
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Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
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Contributing to menu development and weekly specials
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Managing stocktakes, ordering, portion control, and wastage
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Working with the General Manager on rostering, staffing, and cost of goods
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Working closely with floor staff to deliver an excellent customer experience
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Preparing and organising the kitchen for the following day’s service
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What We Offer nn
$75,000 – $85,000 per annum
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Full‑time position
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Established and busy Crows Nest venue
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Chance to have creative input into menus and specials
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Supportive, experienced team
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A hands‑on role with genuine responsibility within the kitchen
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If you’re an experienced Chef / Cook who enjoys a busy service, takes pride in producing excellent food, and wants to be an important part of a growing restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Cook/chef Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Small Bar
📍 Australia