Chef

THE CAPTAINS BALCONY CROWS NEST PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Captains Balcony is hiring a Chef to join our Sydney team. You will oversee and direct the preparation and production of meals within a fast-paced kitchen, contribute to new menus, supervise staff, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Role requires evening/weekend availability with flexible rosters. Salary is dependent on experience, from AUD 75,000–88,000 plus superannuation. Equal opportunity employer. This is a full-time, permanent role in our kitchen in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Chef.
• Experience in creative menu design and implementation.
• Experience managing a team, including rostering and training.
• Proficiency in food safety, HACCP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all aspects of Kitchen operations.
• Food preparation and production management.
• Coordinate stock ordering and supplier relationships.
• Assist Head Chef in new menu production and tasting.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness and health and safety compliance.
• Mentor junior chefs and apprentices.
• Oversee kitchen rosters and timesheets.
• Support kitchen events as needed.

Skills

Chef experience

Menu design

Team management

Stock management

Food safety HACCP

Communication skills

Job description

The Captains Balcony is looking for Chef to join our team. Come and join us and contribute to new menus, kitchen management and creating dishes unrivalled in beauty and creativity! As a Chef you will be responsible for overseeing and directing the preparation and production of meals within in one of our versatile, fast-paced Kitchens! Help lead and inspire our menu offering, emerging talent, and every guest, working collaboratively, efficiently, and professionally in a fast-paced kitchen - providing beautiful food that provides unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Will require evening and weekend availability, however, we work to flexible rosters, and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in overseeing and directing all aspects of Kitchen operations, providing functional assistance
• Responsible for food preparation and production
• Managing and coordinating food supply and stock ordering
• Assisting Head Chef in new menu production, and menu tasting
• Ensuring the consistent and smooth running of food production
• Ensuring effective stock purchasing and waste control
• Assisting in the training and mentorship of junior and apprentice chefs
• Oversee the writing and costing of all kitchen rosters via Deputy
• Approve correct timesheets, resolving any timesheet issues
• Set high levels of work ethic standards by adopting a 'Hands On' management style
• Ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness is adhered to in all kitchens and food storage areas
• Assist with the preparation and production of food at Events when required
• Ensure all kitchen activities meet organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and duty of care
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Chef
• Ability to demonstrate experience in creative menu design and implementation
• Ability to manage ordering, including stock levels, budgets and suppliers
• Experience managing a team, including training, development and rostering
• Proficiency in all aspects of food safety, including HACCAP
• Positive communication skills, energy and attitude
• Strong organizational skills

Ensure all policies, procedures, standards and guidelines are carefully adhered to be successful in this role you will have demonstrated substantial cooking experience in a similar role with an obvious passion to develop your skills and career. Your attention to detail is unrivaled and your time management unquestionable. Our teams in the kitchen are collaborative and all employees possess good communication skills and a high level of initiative. We encourage a good team spirit and celebrate pride in your work.

Salary is dependent on experience, from $75k - $88k + plus superannuation

Equal opportunity employer.

Please note this role is a full-time, permanent role.

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