Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and reliable Chef to join our growing team. Our restaurant takes pride in delivering beautifully crafted seafood, pasta, steaks, and signature house-made sauces that bring comfort, elegance, and flavour to every plate. We want someone who genuinely cares about food quality, consistency, and guest experience.

What We’re Looking For

We want a team member who:

- Has a strong passion for cooking, especially seafood, pasta, steaks, and sauces.
- Takes ownership and pride in every dish they prepare.
- Is reliable, punctual, and committed to consistent delivery.
- Enjoys working in a rapid-paced, well-organised kitchen.
- Can follow recipes, maintain portion control, and deliver consistent taste and presentation.
- Communicates well and works positively with the team.
- Brings a strong work ethic and enthusiasm to each shift.

Responsibilities

- Cook all menu items to a consistently high standard.
- Prepare mise-en-place and maintain a clean, organised workstation.
- Uphold food safety and kitchen hygiene requirements.
- Support the team during busy peak periods.
- Contribute ideas, passion, and professionalism to elevate the guest experience.

Who This Role Suits

- Chefs who take pride in their craft
- Candidates who love working with seafood, steaks, pasta & sauces
- Individuals seeking a stable, respectful workplace
- Candidates aiming for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook Modern Australian dishes in accordance with Sage Yellowfin recipes, specifications and presentation standards.
- Work across seafood, grill and hot sections, including the preparation and cooking of fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and other menu items.
- Handle and prepare premium seafood products including oysters,



prawns, scallops, Moreton Bay bugs, octopus and salmon.
- Operate grills and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during service.
- Maintain consistent food quality, flavour, presentation and portion control across all dishes.
- Complete daily mise en place and ensure assigned sections are fully prepared for lunch and dinner service.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and safe food-handling practices.
- Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients correctly, minimise wastage and assist with inventory control.
- Work efficiently under pressure during high-volume service periods while maintaining menu consistency.
- Coordinate with other chefs, kitchen staff and front-of-house team members to ensure timely and smooth service.
- Assist with receiving, checking and correctly storing fresh produce, seafood and other kitchen supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organised and service-ready workstation throughout each shift.

Essential Requirements

- Minimum 4 years' experience as a Chef in a busy commercial kitchen
- Relevant Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and Diploma of Hospitality or equivalent qualification preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Education:

- Certificate I - IV (Required)

Experience:

- Kitchen management: 1 year (Required)
- Grilling: 1 year (Required)
- Italian: 1 year (Required)
- Café: 1 year (Required)
- Seafood: 1 year (Required)
- Chef: 4 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (South Brisbane)
🏢 Sage Yellowfin
📍 South Brisbane