Commis Chef - Patina at Customs House

• Customs House
• Full-time Fixed-term opportunity
• $72,669 plus a generous 17% super
• Based at the heart of Brisbane City

Join our professional culinary team at one of Brisbane's most iconic dining destinations

We are recruiting multiple Commis Chefs to join the expanding culinary team at Patina at Customs House, a contemporary restaurant known for its paddock‑to‑plate philosophy, shared dining experience, and stunning Brisbane River views.

Located within one of Brisbane's most celebrated heritage buildings, Patina delivers refined yet relaxed dining alongside premium events and off‑site catering. These roles offer stability, exposure to high‑volume and high‑quality service, and the opportunity to grow your career within a respected, values‑led organisation.

What makes these roles special:

• Multiple full‑time opportunities available
• No split shifts and no public holidays
• 17% superannuation contributions and 17.5% annual leave loading
• A stable roster within a high‑profile hospitality venue
• Career development within The University of Queensland's venues portfolio

About This Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our culinary team at Patina at Customs House. Assisting the Executive and Sous Chef in maintaining the high culinary standards.

Patina at Customs House is a modern and contemporary restaurant offering relaxed dining with an emphasis on paddock to plate philosophy, Patina offers a unique shared dining experience overlooking the Brisbane River. the restaurant is located within Customs House which is one of Brisbane's heritage icons also includes private event spaces and the kitchen will cater to events both on and offsite.

Staff are required to fulfil 38 hours per week across a seven day roster including weekends and evenings.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Producing high‑quality à la carte and function food for Patina at Customs House, including in‑house events and external catering
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service delivery
• Supporting the training and supervision of kitchen hands as required
• Using kitchen equipment safely, responsibly, and in accordance with workplace procedures
• Monitoring and recording fridge, cold‑room, and incoming stock temperatures as required
• Communicating stock requirements and issues to the chef in charge
• Adhering to all food safety, hygiene, and Food Safety Plan requirements
  

About You

You are an enthusiastic and reliable culinary professional who takes pride in your work and enjoys contributing to a team environment. You bring solid foundational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in contemporary food.

You will have:

• Completion of an apprenticeship in cookery
• Minimum two years' experience as a Commis Chef in a similar establishment
• Sound knowledge of à la carte and banquet food production
• Good understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and WHS requirements
• Well‑developed organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A positive, professional attitude and commitment to high standards
  

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact John Offenhauser at j.o••••••••••@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at tal•••@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and job related qualifications. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing tal•••@uq.edu.au.

Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-64453)