Experienced Cook | Full-Time

Eat Lebanese – Cronulla, NSW

Join Our Kitchen Team

Eat Lebanese is looking for an experienced and motivated Cook to join our full-time kitchen team.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a capable cook who can confidently work across a commercial gas chargrill, deep fryer and sauté section, prepare food from scratch and maintain consistently high standards during busy service.

You will be expected to manage your section independently, stay organised under pressure and contribute positively to a professional, team-focused kitchen. This is not an entry-level position.

About Eat Lebanese

Eat Lebanese is an established and highly rated Lebanese restaurant located just two minutes from Cronulla train station.

For the past five years, we have built a strong reputation for quality food, consistency and friendly service. Our well-equipped, systems-driven kitchen values efficiency, organisation, teamwork and pride in workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

- Cook chicken, lamb and kafta skewers on a commercial gas chargrill.
- Manage heat, cooking times, temperatures and doneness.
- Work confidently across the chargrill, sauté and deep-fryer sections.
- Prepare sauces, dressings, marinades and other components from scratch.
- Manage multiple pans, orders and cooking times during service.
- Operate commercial fryers safely and maintain oil quality and cleanliness.
- Prepare vegetables, proteins and other ingredients to specification.
- Demonstrate strong knife skills and accurate portion control.
- Maintain consistent food quality, seasoning and presentation.
- Complete mise en place and ensure your section is fully prepared for service.
- Manage section setup, service and closing procedures.
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages or requirements promptly.
- Follow stock rotation, storage, labelling and FIFO procedures.




- Keep your section clean, organised and efficient.
- Identify potential issues early and take initiative to resolve them.
- Work independently while communicating clearly with the kitchen team.

About You

You will have

- At least three years’ experience as a Cook in a busy restaurant kitchen.
- Practical experience using commercial chargrills, deep fryers and sauté sections.
- Strong knife skills and a sound understanding of fundamental cooking techniques.
- Experience preparing sauces, marinades and other components from scratch.
- A good understanding of seasoning, temperature control and cooking times.
- The ability to manage multiple orders while maintaining quality under pressure.
- Confidence managing a kitchen section independently.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to recognise what needs to be done.
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
- Good communication skills and a positive approach to teamwork.
- A willingness to accept feedback and continue developing your skills.
- Availability to work full-time hours, including evenings and weekends.

Experience with Lebanese or Mediterranean cuisine is an advantage, but not essential. Strong cooking fundamentals, genuine experience and the right attitude are most important.

Career Development

This role offers a genuine opportunity to develop your skills and progress into a more senior chef position.

You will learn our menu,



systems and standards while demonstrating consistent performance. As you develop, you may take on greater responsibility, broaden your skills across the kitchen and progress into senior roles.

Career progression is based on ability, consistency, initiative, reliability and leadership. If you are committed to improving and ready to take ownership of your work, there is an opportunity to build a long-term career with Eat Lebanese.

Why Join Eat Lebanese?

- Full-time position with consistent hours.
- Competitive pay based on experience and ability.
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities.
- Established, highly rated independent restaurant.
- Well-equipped and organised kitchen.
- Training across multiple kitchen sections.
- Staff meals provided.
- Supportive team environment with explicit expectations.
- Convenient Cronulla location, just two minutes from the train station.

How to Apply Please submit your resume and include:
- Your previous cooking experience and the restaurants where you have worked.
- Your experience with chargrills, deep fryers and sauté sections.
- Your current availability.
- What you are looking for in your next kitchen role.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and paid practical trial. If you are an experienced Cook who takes pride in your work, can contribute from day one and wants the opportunity to progress, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Eat Lebanese team in Cronulla.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 – $36.00 per hour

Benefits

- Free drinks
- Free food
- Referral program

Physical Setting:
- Restaurant

Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Cook (Cronulla)
🏢 Eat lebanese
📍 Cronulla