We are seeking Chef who wants more than just a job - someone driven by progression, leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to one of Queenslands most respected hospitality groups. You will step into a stable, well-structured environment where high standards, consistency, and professionalism are non-negotiable. This is a role for someone who wants to be part of a strong leadership team, have genuine input, and build a long-term career within an established and growing group.

Benefits

- Competitve salary above industry benchmark
- 5 day work week with 2 consecutive days off
- Highly organised professional kitchen environment
- Long-term career growth across the Bella Venezia Group
- Access to premium produce and a respected food program
- The opportunity to build a career, not just fill a role

Bella Venezia Restaurant

We are seeking Chef who wants more than just a job - someone driven by progression, leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to one of Queenslands most respected hospitality groups. You will step into a stable, well-structured environment where high standards, consistency, and professionalism are non-negotiable. This is a role for someone who wants to be part of a strong leadership team, have genuine input, and build a long-term career within an established and growing group.

Benefits

- Competitve salary above industry benchmark
- 5 day work week with 2 consecutive days off
- Highly organised professional kitchen setting
- Long-term career growth across the Bella Venezia Group
- Access to premium produce and a respected food program
- The opportunity to build a career, not just fill a role

Task & responsibilities

- Menu planning and development as part of the chef team
- Manage your section of the kitchen production during service
- Supervision and training of junior kithen staff
- Quality control on all outgoing dishes
- Estimating kitchen food and labour costs, set kitchen staffing levels to manage service effectively
- Manage any special dietary requirements where necessary




- Assist in preparation and presentation of all menu items as directed by senior chefs
- Ensure effective mise en place is completed for each service period.
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene of workstations at all times.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures in line with HACCP and company standards.
- Assist with receipt, unpacking, and proper storage of stock and deliveries.
- Uphold portion controls and presentation standards to ensure consistency and cost control.
- Support cleaning schedules and participate in end-of-shift clean downs.
- Actively participate in team briefings, training, and menu development sessions.
- Perform other reasonable duties as directed by senior kitchen management to support smooth operations.

Qualification & experience

- Minimum 1-3 years experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably fine-dining
- Trade qualifications in cookery or equivalent experience
- Food safety certificate or willingness to obtain one
- Thrives in a structure high-performance kitchen
- Is seeking clear career progression within a respected group
- Values professionalism, discipline and consistency
- Takes pride in execution and attention to detail
- Is eager to learn and grow under experienced leadership

About Company

Bella Venezia is a multi-award-winning Italian restaurant established in 1983, widely recognised as one of Queenslands most iconic dining institutions. With 150 seats across two dining rooms and two fully equipped kitchens - including a dedicated prep kitchen - we deliver refined Italian cuisine at scale, operating 7 days a week from 11:30am until late. As part of the Bella Venezia Group we offer genuine long-term career progression across multiple premium venues.

- 2025 Luxury Restaurant Award Australasia - Winner
- 2025 AGFG One Chef Hat (13)
- 2024 AGFG Readers' Choice - Best Italian
- 2023 R&CA; Italian Formal Restaurant - Winner
- 2022 Best Wine List QLD - Australian Wine List of the Year
- 2022 World of Fine Wine - Best Regional Italian List

This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $75000-95000

Job Publish: 28-10-2026

Job Expire: 27-11-2026

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