Full Time Chef

Brisbane QLD
Chefs/Cooks, Hospitality & Tourism
Open to all levels

Brisbane QLD
Chefs/Cooks, Hospitality & Tourism
Open to all levels

2 people applied for this job

Full-time
On-site
Posted on: August 28
Deadline: September 27
$ – $ Yearly

Perks & Benefits

Professional development

Job Description

Room18 Hospitality Pty Ltd

trading as Tenya Japanese Restaurant & Bar

Tenya Japanese Restaurant & Bar operates a full-service Japanese restaurant and bar, providing a range of freshly prepared Japanese dishes and dine-in food and beverage services.

The restaurant is located at Brisbane Quarter, Podium 2, Shop 1, 300 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000.

Chef

Full time – 38 hours per week.

Salary $80,000 – $85,000 per annum + superannuation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preparing and cooking menu items, including a range of Japanese dishes, in accordance with the restaurant’s recipes and standards.
Carrying out food preparation and portion control, and assisting with planning daily food preparation requirements.

Monitoring stock levels and rotating stock in accordance with FIFO procedures, and assisting with ordering food and kitchen supplies when required.

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How to apply:

Applications open on 28 August 2026 and close on 27 September 2026.

Please send your CV to info@simplyrecruitme.com

Please include the job role title in your email.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving and checking deliveries to make sure food and ingredients are fresh, correctly supplied and suitable for use.
Monitoring food quality during preparation, cooking and presentation to maintain consistent standards.

Following and maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements in the kitchen.

Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and making sure equipment is used safely and correctly.
Assisting with general kitchen cleaning and washing duties where required during busy service periods.
Assisting with stocktakes, monitoring food wastage and making sure ingredients are used efficiently.

Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service.
Carrying out kitchen opening and closing procedures and making sure preparation is completed for each service period.

Following recipes and presentation standards and assisting with menu planning and improvements to dishes where required.
Supervising junior kitchen staff where required, including showing staff correct food preparation and cooking techniques and providing guidance during service.
Working closely with other kitchen staff and front-of-house staff to ensure food is prepared and served efficiently.

Performing other reasonable duties directly related to the Chef position and the operation of the kitchen.

Skill & Experience

Qualification and Experience

Applicant Requirements:

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Diploma of Hospitality Management, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
Demonstrated experience in food preparation and cooking within a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Experience in Japanese cuisine is desirable but not essential.

Required Skills:

Strong food preparation, cooking and presentation skills.
Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen safety requirements.
Ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation standards.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy restaurant environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a kitchen team.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Ability to supervise and provide guidance to junior kitchen staff where required.
Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.