chef

AURORA GOURMET PTY LTD; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest & Flame on the Gold Coast is seeking a skilled Chef to join our kitchen team at 82 Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215. This full-time role supports daily kitchen operations, contributing to a fusion menu of Taiwanese and Western dishes.

The successful candidate will plan, prepare, and present a range of dishes, ensuring consistent flavour, quality and presentation while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant chef experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in Asian-inspired and/or Western-style dishes.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and portion control.
• Ability to coordinate during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop Taiwanese, Asian-inspired and Western menu items.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes including braised meats and noodles.
• Apply cooking techniques: braising, grilling, pan-searing, stir-frying, deep-frying.
• Estimate ingredient and labour requirements; monitor costs and waste.
• Order ingredients and manage stock; ensure proper storage.
• Coordinate daily prep and kitchen operations for timely service.
• Train kitchen staff in cooking techniques and presentation standards.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, hygiene.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Commercial Cookery

Job description

Work Location: 82 Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215.

Employment Type: Full-time – 38 hours per week

Salary: AUD $80,000 –AUD $90,000 per annum + superannuation

About Us

Harvest & Flame is a Taiwanese and Western fusion restaurant located in Southport on the Gold Coast. Our restaurant brings together traditional Taiwanese flavours, Asian-inspired dishes and Western-style cooking to offer a diverse and distinctive dining experience.

Our menu features Taiwanese braised rice and noodle dishes, stir-fried rice and noodles, signature fried snacks, burgers, pasta and Australian-style grilled dishes. From slow-braised beef and Taiwanese pork rice to BBQ pork ribs, baked barramundi and pan-seared duck, we offer a variety of freshly prepared dishes using different cooking techniques and flavour combinations.

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining our food quality, supporting daily kitchen operations and contributing to the ongoing development of our Taiwanese and Western fusion menu.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the position include:

Plan and develop Taiwanese, Asian-inspired and Western-style menu items in consultation with management, considering customer preferences, seasonal ingredients and food costs.

Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes, including braised meats, stir-fried noodles, grilled meats, seafood and signature Taiwanese-style dishes, ensuring consistent flavour, quality and presentation.

Apply a range of cooking techniques, including braising, grilling, pan-searing, stir-frying and deep-frying, while maintaining established recipes and portion standards.

Estimate ingredient and labour requirements, monitor food costs and minimise waste to support efficient kitchen operations.

Order ingredients and kitchen supplies, manage stock levels and ensure proper food storage and freshness.

Coordinate daily food preparation and kitchen operations to ensure efficient workflow and timely meal service.

Guide and train kitchen staff in cooking techniques, food preparation, portion control and presentation standards.

Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with food safety requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality or a related field.

Approximately 2 years of relevant work experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.

Practical experience preparing a variety of Asian-inspired and/or Western-style dishes, with familiarity in different cooking techniques such as braising, grilling, stir-frying and pan-searing.

Sound knowledge of food preparation, seasoning, flavour development, presentation and portion control.

Ability to maintain consistent food quality and coordinate food preparation during busy service periods.

Good understanding of food safety, hygiene procedures, stock management and kitchen operations.

Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with other kitchen staff and management.

Experience with Taiwanese cuisine or Asian-Western fusion cooking would be an advantage.