Chef

This busy restaurant is now seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join the leadership in its kitchen team. The job is full time and ongoing. The team is engaged and enthusiastic – you’ll enjoying leading the team here.

• Lead, guide and inspire the kitchen team to deliver the best results.
• Assist in the hiring and training of new cooks and kitchen staff.
• Supervise (and participate in) the preparation of all meals.
• Manage kitchen consumables, stock takes, ordering, cost control and budgeting.
• In consultation with the Management team, develop, test, and introduce new menu items and special dishes.
• Ensure strict compliance with OH&S and Food Safety standards.
• Work alongside the management team.

• You have a passion for the hospitality industry and are up to date on techniques and food trends.
• You can demonstrate an uncompromising attitude towards flavour and presentation of the highest quality, whilst aligning and motivating a cohesive and hardworking team environment.
• Are empathetic to those around you and work well under pressure.
• Experience gained in similar cuisine and professional environments is preferred.

• Possess excellent relevant post-secondary cookery related qualifications, to at least Diploma level or agreed substitute.
• Have at least three or more years’ experience since earning your qualifications in a similar professional capacity.
• Are available across the working week and weekends.
• Offer proven ability to prioritise, set goals and have the determination to achieve them.
• Possess a thorough understanding of food safety and HACCP.
• Understand cost control, time management, prioritization, and cost-efficient procurement practices.
• Are an excellent people manager able to get the most out of your team.

• Full-time, ongoing employment opportunity
• Competitive salary range of $75k to $85k + superannuation
• Opportunity to lead and guide a kitchen team
• Work in a busy café restaurant environment
• Chance to develop and introduce new menu items
• Weekday and weekend shift availability