Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Swapping the UK winter for a Queensland kitchen? A popular tourist venue on the Sunshine Coast is recruiting a full-time Chef for its bar and grill, where the brigade cooks a lunch and dinner menu and also caters for functions and events in a versatile event space.
The food is high-quality Western cooking with Asian fusion, reflecting the local area and the cultural mix of an international kitchen team. You would work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef and play a key part in the daily running of the kitchen, keeping food quality, presentation and service to an exceptional standard. Visa sponsorship opportunities are available for suitable eligible applicants.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard
- Plate and garnish each dish neatly
- Run and oversee the kitchen section assigned to you
- Take in, check and account for deliveries following business procedures
- Rotate stock and keep wastage down
- Manage inventory effectively
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food safety and hygiene requirements
- Keep an eye on portions, food costs and quality control
- Help the Executive Chef and Sous Chef with menu development, recipe preparation and costing
- Coordinate prep and service for timely delivery at busy times, and support, train and mentor colleagues in the kitchen
Requirements & Eligibility
- A relevant culinary qualification, or at least five years of full-time experience in a similar kitchen environment
- Confidence working across the kitchen's sections, including grill, larder, pans, pizza and dessert
- A strong passion for food, flavour, quality and presentation
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to multitask, perform well in a fast-paced environment and take a proactive approach to problem-solving and time management
- A reliable, punctual and professional work ethic
- Flexibility to work a seven-day rota, including weekends, school holidays and split shifts
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