About

Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room is a premium, New York–inspired Italian-American restaurant located in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD on Leigh Street. Renowned for its refined yet energetic dining experience, Fugazzi combines classic Italian technique with contemporary influences, delivering food that is generous, confident and produce-driven.

The menu centres on house-made pastas, carefully considered snacks and entrées, premium proteins from the grill, and seasonal accompaniments, supported by a well-curated wine list and classic-leaning cocktail program.

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Fugazzi operates at a high volume while maintaining exacting standards across food, service and presentation. The kitchen is fast-paced, professional and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on training, systems, and execution. Fugazzi offers a stable, well-resourced environment with a commitment to excellence, creativity and career development for culinary professionals.

Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to support the delivery of a high-quality menu to customers. Reporting to the Executive Chef the Chef/Cook is responsible for supporting the operational running of the kitchen in the restaurant and providing the highest standard of food at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Executive and Head Chef to direct food preparation.
• Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
• Produces high-quality plates, considering both design and taste.
• Planning the menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients.
• Overseeing kitchen operations.
• Coordinating kitchen staff, and supervise them as required.
• Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Ingredients and equipment, inventory control and supply management
• Keeps Stations Clean and complies with food safety standards
• Keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary.

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Have at least a relevant AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookey or above in cookery/ hospitality related field
• Minimum 1 years work experience as a Chef/ Cook is essential
• Experience within a fast-paced restaurant and experience in fine dining Restaurant is advantageous.

Skills

• Must be willing to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Exception organisational and leadership skills.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Excellent inter-personal / oral communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle challenging situations and problem solve.