Chef

We are seeking an experienced and trade-qualified Chef to lead/support our kitchen operations. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and team coordination. This is a full-time, ongoing position with long-term career stability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Menu & Dish Creation: Planning, designing, and pricing innovative menus and daily specials, ensuring food cost targets are met.
2. Food Preparation & Cooking: Preparing, seasoning, and cooking high-quality dishes, including signature sauces, meats, seafood, and dietary-specific meals.
3. Kitchen Management: Monitoring and ordering kitchen supplies, managing inventory, and estimating food and labor requirements.
4. Quality & Consistency: Ensuring all dishes leave the kitchen meeting the restaurant’s strict standards for taste, presentation, and temperature.
5. Hygiene & Safety: Enforcement of strict health, safety, and sanitation standards in accordance with Australian Food Safety regulations.
6. Team Leadership: Supervising, training, and mentoring kitchen staff, apprentices, and commis chefs, coordinating kitchen shifts efficiently.
7. Equipment Maintenance: Discussing food preparation issues with managers, and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products, ensuring all equipment is operating correctly.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Qualifications: An Australian AQF Diploma or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent international qualification).
2. Experience: A minimum of 3 years of post-qualification full-time experience working as a Chef in a fast-paced commercial environment.
3. Technical Skills: Proficient in high-volume food production, stock rotation, kitchen management systems, and menu costing.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication, time management, leadership abilities, and a strong work ethic.
5. Availability: Ability to work a rotating roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary aligned with the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR).
2. Genuine long-term career growth and permanent employment stability.
3. A supportive, professional, and dynamic kitchen environment.

If you have the skills, qualifications, and experience required for this role, please click the "Apply Now" button and submit your updated Resume/CV and a copy of your Trade Qualifications.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the qualification and experience criteria will be contacted for an interview and practical trial.