Neighbour Commis Chef

We’re a Brisbane-based, small-batch brewery and hospitality group built on a simple idea: forever exploring, forever evolving. Since 2018 we’ve grown from a Newstead brewery into a collection of venues that locals genuinely love. Each one with its own personality, all of them sharing the same DNA. Great beer brewed fresh every week. Bold, approachable food. Spaces that feel considered, welcoming, and genuinely hard to replicate. Today the Range group includes our Newstead brewery and taproom, the sun-soaked courtyard of Patio by Range in Paddington, the cosy neighbourhood comfort of Rays by Range in Camp Hill, The Bethnal, our contemporary wedding and events space, and Neighbour at Gasworks Plaza, our newest local in Newstead.

Neighbour is a neighbourhood bar — welcoming, community-focused, and built around quality food, craft beer, and genuine hospitality. We’re growing, and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join the kitchen team at Neighbour at Gasworks Plaza. This is an entry-to-mid-level role working under the guidance of the Sous Chef and Kitchen Manager — ideal for someone serious about developing their skills in a quality, well-run kitchen.

You will report to the Sous Chef and work closely with the kitchen team. This is a permanent part-time role, 30 hours per week across four consecutive days — Neighbour operates seven days a week, and your roster will be set accordingly.

If you are passionate about food, hungry to learn, and ready to give it everything in a kitchen that holds high standards — this role was built for you.

What You Will Be Responsible For

1. Assist with mise en place and prep for all sections ahead of service
2. Work the line during service under the direction of the Sous Chef and Kitchen Manager
3. Prepare ingredients to recipe and quality standards set by the kitchen leadership team
4. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of your section throughout the shift
5. Follow all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures at all times
6. Assist with receiving and storing deliveries correctly, including date labelling and rotation
7. Complete daily cleaning tasks and end-of-shift procedures to the required standard
8. Support senior kitchen staff with tasks as directed
9. Actively learn and develop your skills across all areas of the kitchen
10. Other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

• Some experience in a commercial kitchen environment (formal training or on-the-job)
• Eagerness to learn and a genuine passion for food and hospitality
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and follow directions
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team contributor
• Current Food Safety certificate (or willingness to obtain before starting)
• Available across a rotating roster, including weekends

Why Neighbour?

• A well-equipped, up-to-date kitchen with a strong food identity and a clear program to work within
• A supportive Kitchen Manager and Head of Food invested in your development
• Staff benefits, including product discounts and access to Range Brewing events
• Real opportunities to grow within a hospitality group that is expanding
• A positive, professional team culture
• Start date mid to late August 2026

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter to hello@rangebrewing.com. Tell us a bit about yourself and why you’d be a great fit for the Range team. We are looking for the right candidate to fit our culture. Please let us know why you think you’d fit in and what attributes you can bring to the team. We need to know that you want to work with us, not that you just want a job. Please start the subject line of your email with the house (🏡) emoji and remember to add files as a PDF.