Full Time Chef

Cheema & Sandeep Pty Ltd t/a The Jamison Hub, is seeking a passionate and experienced full-time chef to join our dynamic team at Shop D07, Jamison Centre, Bowman Street, Macquarie ACT 2614. As a well-established name in the ACT's hospitality scene, we are expanding our operations and looking for a talented culinary professional to lead our kitchen and contribute to the growth of this exciting venture. The Jamison Hub offers a diverse and vibrant menu tailored to a wide range of events—from early morning breakfast functions and relaxed lunches to sophisticated evening gatherings and private sundowner events. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing business where creativity, quality, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a chef to join our team in a full time position with minimum 38 hours per week. Opening 7 days with additional private bookings, you may be required to work extra as per business requirement.

· Manage food preparation and ensure the timely delivery of dishes during service hours.

· Prepare and cook a variety of dishes as per menu ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.

· Supervising and monitoring food preparation at all stages of cooking

· Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen workspace in accordance with health and safety regulations.

· Monitor inventory levels, place orders for ingredients and supplies, and manage stock rotation to minimize waste.

· Select, train and supervise junior kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to kitchen protocols and maintain high culinary standards.

· Ensure strict adherence safety and hygiene regulations.

· Display strong understanding of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.

· Execute excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

· Display strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse kitchen team.

· Delegating duties and staff management efficiently.

· Maintain proper communication with management while displaying positive attitude, dedication to continuous improvement and a commitment to deliver an exceptional fine dining experience.

· Monitoring and regulating heat and cold sources such as ovens, stoves, fridges, freezers, grills, and other equipment.

· Storing food properly and maintain product, service and market knowledge.

· Preparation of raw ingredients including meat and vegetables through use of varied cutting and marinating techniques.

· Plan, collect, estimating food and commodities for menus.

· Prioritize menus, recipes and task sheets.

· Managing budgeting, cost controls by estimating labour and food costs.

• Reduce wastage by utilising proper preservation techniques.

· Serving and portioning foods and adding garnishes and other ingredients as necessary to ensure dishes are well presented.

· Plan menus with consideration of availability of seasonal produce and demand.

· Take pride in food presentation while always ensuring top quality of food.

· Taking feedback from regular and new patrons about food taste, expectations and further improvements, etc.

· Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents are encouraged to apply

· Australian work experience preferred

· Minimum 1 year work experience in a similar role required.

· Relevant qualification with minimum equivalent of certificate iv in commercial cookery.

· Strong communications skills

· Great leadership and team management skills

· Ability to work in a fast-paced and busy environment

The successful candidate will be paid salary between $75,000-$80,000 plus minimum guaranteed superannuation based on skills and experience.

Join our team and unleash your culinary talent in a vibrant restaurant setting where creativity and flavour come together to delight out guests. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please email your resume to or contact us on or click apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person