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New 13hr ago
Get your 88 days signed off!We are looking for a talented qualified chef and front of house superstar to come and work in our small but busy team in Coffin Bay to...
New 20hr ago
We're looking for an experienced cook/chef to relocate on the beach just 1.5hr north of Perth (We're located in Lancelin). We're a busy kitchen so need to be able to...
New 1d ago
Wavecrest Village & Tourist Park is a beautiful mine town located in the South Coast of Western Australia. We are looking for exciting, talented people to grow with...
New 2d ago
If you're looking to get out into the Victorian Countryside for an adventure this summer, make life-long friends, enjoy something different and earn for your hard work...
New 2d ago
Rubyvale Hotel is a busy Tourist Hotel in Central Highlands Queensland. We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our team. Short and longer terms available....
New 2d ago
SEEKING CHEF ASAP WITH PRIDE AND QUALIFICATIONS.MUST BE TIDY- ORGANISED AND BE ABLE TO WORK ALONG SIDE CHEF AND DO OUR HEAD CHEFS DAYS OFF....35 HOURS ARE...
New 3d ago
We are looking for Portion Cutters and Order packers, who can assist with the daily preparation of orders for our Hotel and Restaurant clients and work with our other...
New 3d ago
The Royal Mail Hotel is located in the beautiful southern Grampians town of Dunkeld, VIC, approx 3 hours from Melbourne.Our vision is to build a committed and...
5d ago
Mount Seaview Resort is looking for an experienced cook to take over the kitchen full time.*Immediate start*- Accommodation and food provided, plus weekly pay...
5d ago
Full Time Pizza Chef Wanted.Come live, work and play in beautiful Far North Queensland.Looking for a Cook/Chef with Pizza experience to join an already...
5d ago
We are seeking a cook and hospitality all rounder to join our team ASAP (cook, kitchen attendant, bar attendant, food attendant, guest services). This person MUST...
6d ago
Chef / Cook Wanted, Full Time Hours available.Come live, work and play in beautiful Far North Queensland.Looking for a Chef or Cook with experience in busy...
7d ago
Governor’s Lodge Resort on Norfolk Island are seeking personalities who are passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences in a remote & unique location....
7d ago
Join our fun and vibrant team at Avon Valley Inn!If you love working in a lively atmosphere where teamwork is key, we'd love to hear from you!We have full time...
7d ago
Governor’s Lodge Resort on Norfolk Island are seeking an experienced chef/cook who is passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences.START DATE:...
8d ago
About the roleHotel Renmark is seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. As our Head Chef, you will report directly to our...
8d ago
Country Pub up in the high country. Great place, big lake.Need experienced pub cooks.Kitchen bar cleaning and Cafe work available if you have a partner or...
8d ago
Located Seisia FNQ at the very tip of Australia. ???Will take on more than one person, but one person needs to have the essential experience.Duties include:*...
9d ago
Cook / Chef–Remote QueenslandWe are seeking an experienced Cook / Chef for this off grid property located in Far North Queensland.Candidates should have...
10d ago
Cook-Remote Coastal Far North QueenslandWe are seeking an experienced Cook for a live in position based in remote Far North Queensland.The successful candidate...
10d ago
Hello everyone,We are looking for a Chef to start around middle Ocotber in Monkey Mia, Western Australia.A bit of info about the place:We're located in a...
10d ago
The North Beach Pavilion are expanding trading hours! We are looking for a Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team to make delicious pizzas based on both traditional and...
11d ago
G'day TravellersWe have a 10-week stint in 2 of our stores. 1 in Port Macquarie and 1 in South West Rocks (1 hour from Port)We are a fast-paced restaurant and have...
13d ago
IMMEDIATE START FOR RIGHT PERSON.NO SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED IN THIS POSITION.Applying candidates MUST HAVEGood work ethicsClean presentation and take pride...
14d ago
Port Neill is a fantastic coastal community, a gem located along the Seafood Frontier on the beautiful Eyre Peninsula. And … the Port Neill Hotel is now back...
14d ago
Chef de PartieLake House DaylesfordLake House Daylesford, consistently listed amongst the best restaurants in Australia has openings within the kitchen team....
14d ago
Cafe ChefWombat Hill House CafeLake House Daylesford, consistently listed amongst the best restaurants in Australia has an opening at our sister cafe Wombat Hill...
14d ago
We are recruiting for Experienced Chef/Cooks. We have a position in our production kitchen at Loucas restaurant. In this hands-on role the successful applicant will...
15d ago
Qualified Chef with a passion willing to take responsibility of kitchen open Thursday - Mondaysmall cafe prividore with emphadis on wine - prime location
20d ago
Looking for hospitality superstar/superstars to start from mid-October!Please note it's very important that at least one of the two or an inidividual has at least...
21d ago
Senior Chef Opportunity in Western VictoriaAre you a passionate and experienced chef looking to take the next step in your career?Join our renowned...
22d ago
Cook/Chef required for a busy country pub. Roster is 5 day week, split shifts, 9-2.30, 4-8.30. Enjoy a well earned break in between shifts to travel the Isaac &...
22d ago
ANNUAL SALARY:$73k to $75k p/yearPosition: Cook (based at Red Sands Tavern, Newman WA)Reporting to: Head ChefOverviewRequired to plan and organise the...
22d ago
We're seeking both and events/front of house manager and a chef to join our team for a busy fun summer. We run weddings, music festivals and attend markets and...
24d ago
Join Our Team at Tinkersfield in the Snowy Mountains – Spring & Summer Roles Available!Looking for a unique opportunity to experience Australia’s breathtaking...
26d ago
Job DescriptionRubyvale Hotel is a busy Tourist Hotel in Central Highlands Queensland. We are looking for an experienced Chef or Cook to join our team. Short and...
26d ago
Experienced Bar and wait staff needed for the Christmas period and season next yearCome live, work and play in beautiful Far North Queensland.Looking for...
27d ago
Micks Cafe in Karumba is looking for a mature, happy foody looking for life /work adventure in 2024.We are a small busy cafe servicing the community of Karumba and...
27d ago
Island Burger is looking for a part-time chef to join the team.This job counts towards 88 days of regional work.Come and live life on a Tropical Island!
37 mins ago
Looking for a chef for busy kitchen in Goondiwindi. We have a great team and needing the next superstar to add to the team
1mth ago
We are looking for a practical passionate Cook to join our small happy band in our new cafe providore shop cellar wine bar in the beautiful Clare ValleyThursday -...
1mth ago
Cook / Chef-Outback QueenslandWe are seeking an experienced Cook / Chef for this busy venue located in Outback Queensland.The successful candidate will have...
1mth ago
Seeking interests from Chefs required for assignments in and around Bundaberg region.Key Criteria:Chef's must be trade qualified, possessing a Certificate III In...
1mth ago
Sous Chef required for our Restaurant on Swan Bay on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria.A minimum of two years post apprenticeship experience is required. You must...
1mth ago
We are looking for an experienced chef to join our team, we are a family owned pub in country NSW, 3hrs from Newcastle, 1hr from Tamworth, we can offer accommodation...
1mth ago
Starfish Batemans Bay is looking for an experienced and qualified Chef. Accommodation provided. Immediate start available.The preferred applicant will be able to...
1mth ago
Sunny’s Kiosk located on the beautiful Far South Coast of NSW are looking for young, experienced and passionate chefs to join our small kitchen team. Our...
1mth ago
We are looking for a creative and organised backpacker to assist with launching and managing an exciting new YouTube channel led by an individual with lived experience...
1mth ago
SOUS CHEF (2IC) REQUIRED FOR RESTAURANT/GASTRO-PUB IN ESPERANCEBusiness registered for visa extensionsSponsorship possible for the right applicant after...
1mth ago
Location: Murray Bridge, SAAbout Thomas Foods InternationalFamily owned since 1988, Thomas Foods International (TFI) is one of Australia's largest family-owned...
1mth ago
A la carte experience -Bistro Cook . Wanted.GOOD plating skills....essentialseaside Central coastal Queensland location.Great barrier Reef.please apply:...
1mth ago
Looking for an experienced chef or cook for our busy cafe in beautiful Bremer Bay! Two years of breakfast service & baking experience is necessary.Accomodation can...
1mth ago
Experienced Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers. The NEWMAN HOTEL isn't like traditional services you and in remote WA, we pride...
1mth ago
CHEF/COOK.IMMEDIATE START.TOP WAGES.GOOD SHIFTS FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANTSWE WANT HONEST HARD-WORKING PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS REQUIRED.WE HAVE...
1mth ago
Boathouse restaurant is looking for a PART TIME commis/ demi chef to join our team.You must have commercial cookery certificate along with high end dining...
1mth ago
Job DescriptionRubyvale Hotel is a busy Tourist Hotel in Central Highlands Queensland. We are looking for an experienced Chef or Cook to join our team. Short and...
1mth ago
Verduno Australia is a specialist meat wholesaler to the restaurant industry in Australia. From 3 hatted venues to super yachts our produce is sought after by the most...
1mth ago
We are looking for a casual chef / cook who would love to join our team at our water front cafe, Drift Streaky Bay.We are a small business and treat our team like...
1mth ago
Exp chef / cookMust produce good clean pub food and have knowledge of pub foodAll required certificatesReferencesI'm very honest on what I am looking...
1mth ago
A La Carte experienceBISTRO FOODmust be able to demonstrate good record and referencesmust show qualification certificates
1mth ago
Rubyvale Hotel is a busy Tourist Hotel in Central Highlands Queensland. We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our team. Short and longer terms available....
1mth ago
We are looking for a chef commencing 06OCT24 - 08NOV24.We run a Motor Inn with 18 rooms accommodation; a restaurant that opens 6 nights a week and a local’s bar....
1mth ago
Head Chef, Front of House Manager , Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, Barista, Front of House Floor Staff , Bar Staff .We are gearing up for next season! Positions starting...
1mth ago
Seasonal/Casual/Full time positionAward & Penalty ratesMinimum 6 month commitmentAccommodation : $220 per weekImmediate startSuperette Bar & Wine is in...
1mth ago
Do you want to sign off your 88 days next to the beach and have a passion for food?WE ARE THE PLACE TO BE!Are you an amazing CHEF, looking for a beachside job with...
1mth ago
Breakfast ChefLake House DaylesfordLake House Daylesford, consistently listed amongst the best restaurants in Australia has an opening for a breakfast chef,...
2mth ago
Kembali Cafe is looking for a chef or experienced cook to join our talented team from mid September 2024 to April 2025.We are famous for serving Indonesian and...
2mth ago
ARE YOU A CHEF WHO LOVES BREAKFAST & LUNCH?Work morning and day hours up to approx 30 hours a week in our centrally located Cafe right in Thredbo Village,...
2mth ago
ACCOMODATION INCLUDED + SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE.Fish Creek Hotel is a family pub in South Gippsland. We are currently looking for a talented qualified chef or...
2mth ago
Starfish Batemans Bay is looking for an experienced and qualified Chef. Accommodation provided. Start date negotiableThe preferred applicant will be able to work...
2mth ago
CARETAKERS NEEDED AT OUTBACK RESORTMarch 2024IMMEDIATE STARTIf you are considering exploring the Alice Springs region, we have a beautiful location for you...
2mth ago
Hi everyone, we are looking for our next superstar Irish Chef or someone with proven cooking experience to join our team here at the Williams Hotel located 1.5 hours...
2mth ago
A real career opportunity for an experienced bakerWe are looking for an experienced baker/pastry chef at the Bake House at our beautiful Dairy Flat Farm a few...
2mth ago
Chef Advertisement – Earth Walker & CoLocated in the Sea side town of Coledale, just one hour south of Sydney, we are a bustling Café for locals and tourists...
2mth ago
Job DescriptionOoraminna Station Homestead is looking for a chef to run our restaurant "The Wild Horse Bar and Grill" if you are looking for a change of scenery....
2mth ago
The Miners Rest Motel is seeking a supervisor to join our front-of-house team. We are a high-volume motel with dining and bar facilities in the heart of Kalgoorlie....
2mth ago
We are seeking an experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team from now until the end of December. You will be based in our commercial kitchen in Malaga and travel to...
2mth ago
Experienced Chefs - Head Chef start up new restaurantSous Chef , Production Chef and Pastry ChefCome to Tasmania, Australia best kept secret......a special...
2mth ago
Our family owned Hotel is seeking a dynamic Chef/Cook to join our great team. The successful applicant will work both services Wednesday to Friday, and Saturday dinner...
2mth ago
• ASAP start• Sponsorship available• Counts for Visa ExtensionMarla Traveller's Rest is a sprawling roadhouse, hotel and motel, restaurant, service...
3mth ago
ACCOMODATION INCLUDED + SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE.Fish Creek Hotel is a family pub in South Gippsland. We are currently looking for a talented qualified chef or...
3mth ago
The new owners of the Mulga Country Motor Inn are passionate about providing high quality experiences for their guests.We are looking for team member/s who will...
3mth ago
If you are looking for accommodation for 6 months, you may be able to live at the premises very cheap or even free depending on how much time you have to help out....
3mth ago
Looking for work in a high energy pub in the beautiful Snowy Mountains? The Alpine Hotel in Cooma, NSW currently recruiting:~Experienced Chef*Must be willing to...
3mth ago
We are looking for people with experience in the kitchen as either a kitchen hand or cook/chef. We are located in Central Queensland in the middle of Cattle and Coal...
3mth ago
Looking for qualified chefs to start ASAP in a busy regional hotel/restaurantThe business is trading 7 days a week and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Commis...
3mth ago
Preparing for service, which includes ensuring the kitchen is well stocked with the necessary ingredients, as well as cleaning, cutting and marinating food, cooking...
3mth ago
BACKPACKER HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES! REGIONAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA!Earn, Explore & Discover South AustraliaAre you traveling around regional South Australia and...
3mth ago
Looking for a talented chef/cook to join our team. Must have food handling certificates, Work amaongst a fun team and enjoy working in the Australian bush
4mth ago
Hoochery Distillery is a distillery located on our farm 13km outside the township of Kununurra.We are looking for a qualified pastry chef with front of house...
4mth ago
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel are currently looking for a Chef to join our team at our Oaks and Vine Restaurant and Coffee Club Gladstone restaurant on a casual or Full...
4mth ago
Arlberg Hotham is seeking a Cook to help with our existing team to ensure we have a main contact for the kitchen hands to go to and to assist with ordering. Its a...
5mth ago
The Alyangula Golf Club is seeking a qualified Sous Chef to assist our Head Chef in the operation of our busy fast paced Bistro.The ideal applicant will be a team...
Chef Jobs in Australia
Australia is one of the culinary capitals of the world, with cities such as Sydney, Melbourne and Perth playing host to some of the planet's top-rated eateries. However, every village, town and city in Australia will have a restaurant somewhere and, no matter how highly-vaunted it is by food critics, many will often be in need of a chef or two, particularly during seasonal months. Increasing globalisation, and the fact that people now want to try different cuisines from around the world, means that chefs with cooking styles from all four corners of Earth are needed.
There are around 75,000 chefs currently employed across the country and you could add your name to the list once you've touched down here.
Can you stand the heat of the kitchen?
Here's why a chef job may be perfect for you during your working holiday to Australia.
Those wanting to pursue this line of work while in Australia will need to have had some form of experience working in a kitchen before – restaurant work is notorious for its unforgiving hours and fast-paced nature and it can be easy for a newbie to fold under the pressure.
If you're comfortable working long hours in a highly pressurised environment, you could learn to thrive in the kitchen and, once you've learned the basics, you'll be well on your way to starting a career in the food industry. Unlike other working holiday jobs in Australia, such as farmwork, you can apply the skills you've learned as a chef wherever life takes you.
Hospitality jobs in Australia tend to pay a good base wage, with hourly rates ranging from $15 to $20 an hour. Although you can expect to earn over $40,000 if you're on a salary, it may be a better option for you to work at an hourly rate – that way, if the restaurant requires you to work any overtime, you can earn more money.
Due to the introduction of the 457 visa and the fact that not enough Australians are wanting to become chefs, more visas are now being granted to food workers than any other profession – around 3,500 every year. So, if you're wanting to extend your working holiday and live in Australia for a long period of time, working as a chef may be your best option!