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Sous Chef / Chef

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Hospitality · Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $85,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored

This vacancy is for an experienced Sous Chef, along with qualified chefs, at an oceanfront venue in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Here is how the job breaks down.

First, the setting. The venue is one site in an expanding hospitality group that runs fine and casual dining venues in Queensland and New South Wales. It operates a bistro restaurant and holds weddings, conferences, functions and live music events on a frequent basis.

Next, the work. The person in this role helps write menus, leads the kitchen team to KPIs, supports hiring, controls food quality and plans and runs the functions and events. The key requirement is 2+ years' experience in similar roles, and on the visa side an opportunity for sponsorship is available if required.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Help create inspiring menus for the bistro and for event packages
  • Lead and manage the kitchen team while meeting KPIs
  • Assist with hiring new talent, building the current team and keeping the workplace positive
  • Manage food quality, portion control and presentation, and oversee bistro service
  • Plan and carry out all regular functions and events

Requirements & Eligibility

  • 2+ years' experience in similar positions
  • High emotional intelligence
  • Strong people management skills
  • Proven experience managing a kitchen that is fast-paced and multifaceted
  • Attention to detail and quality control
  • Understanding of costing and profits
  • Strong organisational skills and strong planning skills

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