BIRDS NEST COMMIS CHEFCOOK - MULTIPLE JOBS AVAILABLE

Bird's Nest Restaurant is the first Binchotan Yakitori restaurant of its kind in Australia. We are the first to bring this authentic type of cuisine to Australia. We have 4 restaurants around Brisbane and have Full Time Commis Chef/Cook positions available as well as various part time positions.

We are currently seeking a Commis Chef/Cook to join our team. We are looking for someone with at least 1–2 years of restaurant kitchen experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidates will be passionate about food and have strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and best practices. Experience or a genuine interest in working on the grill and in a busy kitchen is highly valued but not necessary. Full training on the charcoal grill will be provided to improve your cooking skills as well as career pathway progressions within a growing business.

As our restaurants operate seven days a week, applicants must be available to work flexible shifts across the week.

At Bird’s Nest, we are truly passionate about delivering exceptional food and service. If you share that same passion, we would love to hear from you.

We also believe there are excellent long-term career opportunities for the right applicant.

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Operate the Binchotan charcoal grill to prepare and cook yakitori skewers and other grilled items to Bird's Nest's quality and presentation standards.

• Prepare, portion, and cook ingredients across grill and kitchen stations, including proteins, vegetables, sauces, and accompaniments, following Bird's Nest recipes and guidelines.

• Set up, maintain, and clean your workstation before, during, and after service in line with food safety and hygiene standards.

• Assist with stock management, quality checks, and minimising food waste, and support kitchen opening and closing procedures.

• Help guide and support junior kitchen staff during service and work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth operations.

• Comply with all relevant food safety, hygiene, and Occupational Health and Safety requirements, and uphold Bird's Nest values of Omotenashi (genuine warm hospitality) and Kodawari (dedication to excellence).

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time