Head Chef
Hospitality · Beachmere, Brisbane QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
Position: full-time Head Chef in Beachmere, Brisbane, Queensland. The employer needs a kitchen leader who can run busy services, direct a team and hold food standards high from the first ticket to the last.
Selection will focus on three things:
- a work history in commercial kitchens that can be verified
- recognised culinary qualifications
- clear proof of your identity, training and experience
Once appointed, you set the tone for quality, consistency, teamwork and professional conduct on every shift. Applicants from Pakistan and elsewhere should have an English CV ready before they apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct daily kitchen operations, coordinating preparation and service from opening to close
- Supervise, coach and train kitchen staff through prep and service periods
- Cook and oversee dishes using a wide variety of techniques
- Hold food quality, plating and consistency to a high standard
- Check portion sizes and production standards on every service
- Keep work moving efficiently in a busy casual dining setting
- Handle stock control, ordering, storage and planning of food preparation
- Make sure the kitchen meets every food safety, hygiene and HACCP obligation
- Keep the workspace tidy, organised and professional
- Put forward ideas for new menu items and food offerings
- Grow a positive, accountable, high-performing team culture while working a roster that covers evenings, weekends and public holidays
Requirements & Eligibility
- Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or a recognised equivalent qualification
- At least 3–5 years of experience working in commercial kitchens
- Roughly 1–2 years of previous work as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef
- Proven capacity to lead and coordinate a professional kitchen brigade
- Solid command of modern cooking methods across a variety of culinary styles
- A track record of consistent results when service is busy
- Strong skills in leadership, communication and organisation
- Sound grasp of HACCP procedures and food safety legislation
- High personal standards of conduct and professional presentation
- Flexible availability on a seven-day roster
- A current CV with contactable professional referees, plus reliable supporting information covering your identity, qualifications and relevant employment history
- Sponsorship may be available to an eligible candidate who meets the applicable requirements
Apply: jobs@jobsabroad.pk · WhatsApp