Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A full-time Chef position is open at the bar and grill of a popular tourist venue on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The kitchen handles a lunch and dinner menu as well as functions and events in a versatile event space, so no two shifts look the same.
The food is high-quality Western cuisine with Asian fusion, built around the local region and the mix of cultures in an international kitchen team. You will report closely to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef and carry real responsibility in daily operations, holding food quality, presentation and service to an exceptional level. Visa sponsorship opportunities are available for suitable eligible applicants.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, plate and garnish dishes to a high standard, consistently
- Manage and take ownership of an assigned kitchen section
- Receive and check deliveries, then account for them following business procedures
- Keep stock rotating, wastage to a minimum and inventory under effective management
- Run a clean, organised kitchen that complies with food safety and hygiene requirements
- Track portion sizes, food costs and quality control
- Support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef with menu development, recipe preparation and costing
- Coordinate preparation and service to deliver food on time at peak periods, and train, support and mentor fellow team members
Requirements & Eligibility
- Relevant culinary qualification or at least five years in full-time roles within a comparable kitchen environment
- Able to work confidently on every section, including larder, pans, grill, pizza and dessert
- Strong passion for food, flavour, quality and presentation
- Excellent communication and teamwork
- Ability to multitask and deliver in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and time management
- A reliable, punctual and professional work ethic
- Flexibility for a seven-day roster including weekends, school holidays and split shifts
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