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Cook food people travel for. Help launch something new.

Third Wave BBQ is more than a restaurant group. We're one of the most-followed restaurant brands on the planet, with our social content reaching up to 200 million views a month.

Slow-smoked meats. Loaded burgers. Outrageous specials. Food that stops people scrolling and brings them through the doors.

The Underdog is our recent sports bar brand. Third Wave food, ice-cold drinks and live sport, in Carnegie, in the same building as the production kitchen that smokes for every Third Wave store. It opens in December.

We're looking for Chefs to join The Underdog kitchen.

You'll cook to spec on a busy line, working under the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Two kitchens, one roster The Underdog's service kitchen sits right next to our central production kitchen. Your role may extend into production on a shared roster: learning to smoke brisket, ribs and more, and helping with the prep that feeds all our stores.

It's the best place in the group to learn the smoke craft properly.

Why join Third Wave?

- Open something new. Join the kitchen team from opening night.
- A craft for life. Smoking is a skill that stays with you. Learn it properly.
- Volume that builds skill. Packed game days and big services. You'll get faster, sharper and more consistent every shift.
- Work directly with owners and management. No corporate layers, decisions actually get made.
- Grow with us. As Third Wave expands, there's somewhere to go.
- Discuss a roster that works. Nights and weekends are part of the role,



but we're open to conversations about shift flexibility.

What you'll do

- Cook to recipe, portion and plating spec, every plate.
- Prep, trim and season meat, and learn to smoke and cook it to spec.
- Make the sides, sauces and salads that go with it.
- Set up your station before service and keep it stocked through service.
- Take production shifts when the roster calls for it.
- Keep food safety, cleanliness and organisation at a high standard.
- Work as one team to get every ticket out on time, from quiet weeknights to packed game days.

Consistency is the job. Every plate, every service, every time.

Who we're looking for

You bring

- At least 2 years' experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
- Sharp knife skills and real speed, without cutting corners.
- Pride in doing the basics properly, every time.
- A calm head when the board is full.
- A hands-on attitude and willingness to work across both kitchens.
- Full-time availability across days, nights and weekends.

BBQ and smoker experience is a bonus. Strong fundamentals and a genuine desire to learn matter more. Big social presence. No pressure to be on camera.

Love showing what happens behind the smoke? There may be opportunities to get involved.

Prefer to let the food do the talking? Equally welcome. Appearing in content is entirely optional and has no bearing on hiring or progression.

The details

Ready to help open The Underdog?

Apply with your CV, your availability and a few lines about your kitchen experience.

Bring your knife skills. Bring your work ethic. We'll teach you the rest.

📌 Full Time Chef - The Underdog by Third Wave BBQ / Carnegie
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