Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
This vacancy is for a full-time Chef at a bar and grill inside a popular tourist venue on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The kitchen covers lunch service, dinner service, and functions and events held in a versatile event space.
On the menu side, the kitchen produces high-quality Western dishes with Asian fusion, reflecting the local region and the diverse backgrounds of an international team. In terms of structure, you work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef and carry an integral share of daily kitchen operations, keeping food quality, presentation and service at an exceptional level. On the visa side, sponsorship opportunities are available for suitable eligible applicants.
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Key Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare dishes, then plate and garnish them, always to a high standard
- Take responsibility for running an assigned kitchen section
- Check incoming deliveries on arrival and record them under business procedures
- Rotate stock, keep wastage low and manage inventory effectively
- Keep all kitchen areas clean, organised and within food safety and hygiene requirements
- Control portions, food costs and quality, and assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chef with menus, recipes and costing
- Plan prep and service for timely delivery in rush periods, and train, mentor and support other kitchen staff
Requirements & Eligibility
- Relevant culinary qualification, or at least five years of full-time experience in a comparable kitchen environment
- Ability to work confidently across sections: grill, larder, dessert, pans and pizza
- Strong passion for food, flavour, quality and presentation
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Ability to multitask and perform effectively under fast-paced conditions
- Proactive approach to solving problems and managing time
- Reliable, punctual and professional work ethic
- Flexibility to work a seven-day roster, including weekends, school holidays and split shifts
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