Cook/Chef

Chef / Cook – Full-Time | Crows Nest

Small Bar Crows Nest
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum
Employment: Full-Time

Small Bar Crows Nest is an established 120-seat tapas-style restaurant that has been part of the Crows Nest community for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on great food, excellent service, and a hardworking but enjoyable team environment.

We’re looking for an experienced Chef / Cook to join our team full-time and take a hands-on role in the day-to-day running of our kitchen.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has formal culinary/hospitality qualifications and/or 2–3+ years’ experience in a busy commercial kitchen
• Has experience with tapas, small plates, or a similar style of cuisine
• Is confident working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Has experience supervising a kitchen and small team
• Takes pride in food quality, consistency, presentation, and cleanliness
• Has a good understanding of food safety, stock control, ordering, and kitchen costs
• Is reliable, organised, and works well with both kitchen and floor teams

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard
• Supervising and supporting chefs and cooks
• Managing kitchen preparation and service
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Contributing to menu development and weekly specials
• Managing stocktakes, ordering, portion control, and wastage
• Working with the General Manager on rostering, staffing, and cost of goods
• Working closely with floor staff to deliver an excellent customer experience
• Preparing and organising the kitchen for the following day’s service

What We Offer

• $75,000 – $85,000 per annum
• Full-time position
• Established and busy Crows Nest venue
• Opportunity to have creative input into menus and specials
• Supportive, experienced team
• A hands-on role with genuine responsibility within the kitchen

If you’re an experienced Chef / Cook who enjoys a busy service, takes pride in producing great food, and wants to be an important part of a growing restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.