Chef
- Prepare and cook high-quality Northern Italian dishes.
- Manage stock and support daily kitchen operations.
- Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff.
Chef
Ambrosini’s – Norwood, Adelaide SA
Full time | $79,500 – $85,000 per year
About Us
Ambrosini’s, a restaurant that prides itself on delivering the complete dining experience:
good food and friendly, prompt service in an environment that is classy, comfortable and
spacious. Located minutes from the CBD in the eastern suburb of Norwood, Ambrosini’s
offers authentic Northern Italian cuisine and has been in the capable hands of the
Ambrosini family since 1988. The Magill Road precinct has become a popular
destination, with several new eateries, a bakery and a number of homeware stores
nearby.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team. The successful
candidate will prepare and cook high-quality Northern Italian dishes, maintain food
safety and presentation standards, manage stock and support the smooth running of
daily kitchen operations.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety
regulations.
Lead daily kitchen operations: prepare and cook meals to required standards,
demonstrate strong cooking techniques, and oversee all dishes to maintain food
quality, presentation and consistency before service.
Design seasonal menus and manage ingredient sourcing, stock levels, ordering,
inventory and food costs — balancing quality with cost-effectiveness, portion
control, wastage minimization and preservation/freezing when necessary.
Recruit, train, mentor and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and
productive team environment.
Communicate and collaborate with managers, kitchen staff and front-of-house
teams to resolve food preparation concerns and ensure seamless service and
customer satisfaction.
About You
At least one year of full-time experience working as a chef.
Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent qualification.
Proven experience training, developing and mentoring kitchen teams.
Strong communication skills and the ability to be highly organised and reliable in
a busy environment.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
What We Offer
Full-time position.
Salary: $79,500 – $85,000 per year.
Opportunity to work in a well-established family-run restaurant.
Supportive team environment in a popular Norwood location, minutes from the
CBD.
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