Chef

Maman Bar & Kitchen; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maman Bar & Kitchen on the Gold Coast invites applications from motivated kitchen professionals to join our busy team. You will design and develop menus in collaboration with managers, supervise food preparation, and ensure safety and quality across all stages of service.

Successful candidates will have experience in cost estimation, staff training, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene, portion control, and kitchen workflow to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing menus in accordance with customer demand, seasonal ingredients, kitchen capacity and business requirements;
• Estimating food, labour and operating costs, and assisting with the ordering and control of food supplies;
• Supervising the quality, taste, presentation and portioning of dishes throughout all stages of preparation and service;
• Consulting with managers, kitchen staff and service staff regarding food preparation, menu execution and kitchen workflow;
• Demonstrating cooking techniques and providing guidance to kitchen staff on food preparation methods and cooking procedures;
• Preparing, seasoning and cooking a range of dishes in accordance with menu standards and customer expectations;
• Ensuring that food safety, hygiene and workplace health standards are properly followed in the kitchen;
• Assisting with the selection, supervision and training of kitchen staff where required;
• Managing the proper storage, freezing and preservation of food items to maintain freshness, quality and safety.

Job description

• Designing and developing menus in accordance with customer demand, seasonal ingredients, kitchen capacity and business requirements;
• Estimating food, labour and operating costs, and assisting with the ordering and control of food supplies;
• Supervising the quality, taste, presentation and portioning of dishes throughout all stages of preparation and service;
• Consulting with managers, kitchen staff and service staff regarding food preparation, menu execution and kitchen workflow;
• Demonstrating cooking techniques and providing guidance to kitchen staff on food preparation methods and cooking procedures;
• Preparing, seasoning and cooking a range of dishes in accordance with menu standards and customer expectations;
• Ensuring that food safety, hygiene and workplace health standards are properly followed in the kitchen;
• Assisting with the selection, supervision and training of kitchen staff where required;
• Managing the proper storage, freezing and preservation of food items to maintain freshness, quality and safety.