Chef

Kogan People Solutions - Recruiters; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kogan People Solutions - recruiters at Rocklea, Queensland seeks a Chef to lead a busy pub kitchen. This full-time role offers $75k–$95k plus Superannuation per year and involves Weekday and weekend shifts in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include training staff, menu development, stock control, budgeting and ensuring OH&S and food safety standards. If you’re passionate about pub dining and leadership, apply now.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary cookery qualifications to Diploma level or an agreed substitute.
• Proven ability to lead and train a kitchen team in a busy pub setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP principles.
• Experience with cost control and menu development in a pub environment.
• Availability across weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire the kitchen team to deliver the best results.
• Assist in hiring and training of cooks and kitchen staff.
• Supervise and participate in meal preparation.
• Manage consumables, stock takes, ordering, budgeting and cost control.
• Develop, test and introduce new menu items in consultation with management.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S and Food Safety standards.
• Collaborate with management to run the kitchen smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Hiring & training

Cost control

Food safety

Team management

Menu development

Pub dining

Education

Diploma level cookery qualifications

Job description

Chef Kogan People Solutions - recruitersRocklea, QLD, AU

CHEF – Rocklea QLD

Kogan People Solutions are working to assist our client who runs a prominent pub, located in Rocklea QLD. Well regarded for super pub dining, generous specials, and genuine hospitality, they’re growing and seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join the leadership in their kitchen team. The workplace culture is positive and respectful; you’ll enjoy leading the team here.

Tenure: Full time and ongoing.

Schedule: Includes weekday and weekend shifts

Salary: Negotiable in the range $75k to $95k plus superannuation per annum.

If you are ready to manage a busy kitchen (and lead a great team) and deliver great pub culinary experiences, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities of our Chef will include:

• Lead, mentor and inspire the kitchen team to deliver the best results.
• Assist in the hiring and training of cooks and kitchen staff.
• Supervise (and participate in) the preparation of all meals.
• Manage kitchen consumables, stock takes, ordering, cost control and budgeting.
• In consultation with the Management team, develop, test, and introduce new menu items.
• Ensure strict compliance with OH&S and Food Safety standards.
• Work alongside the management team.

About you:

• You have a passion for the hospitality industry and are up to date on techniques and food trends.
• You can demonstrate an uncompromising attitude towards flavour and presentation of the highest quality, whilst aligning and motivating a cohesive and hardworking team environment.
• Are empathetic to those around you and work well under pressure.
• Have substantial experience working in a similar pub cuisine and professional environment.

To be successfully considered for the role, you:

• Possess excellent relevant post-secondary cookery-related qualifications, to at least Diploma level or agreed substitute.
• Have at least one or more years’ experience since earning your qualifications, ideally in pub dining venues at this level of seniority.
• Are available throughout the working week and weekends.
• Offer proven ability to prioritise, set goals and have the determination to achieve them.
• Possess a thorough understanding of food safety and HACCP.
• Understand cost control, time management, prioritization, and cost-efficient procurement practices.
• Are an excellent people manager able to get the most out of your team.