Chef/ Chef De Partie- Raes Dining Room, Luxury Boutique Hotel

Raes On Wategos; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Raes on Wategos in Byron Bay is seeking qualified and professional Chefs to join our Dining Room and Cellar Bar teams under the guidance of Executive Chef Jason Saxby. We welcome career-driven individuals who can bring skill, creativity and a positive influence to our kitchen, in both casual and full-time capacities.

Candidates should have a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a Diploma in Hospitality, with 1–2 years in a luxury high-volume venue, and Australian work experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in commercial cookery or diploma in hospitality.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a high-volume luxury dining venue (international resorts or luxury hotels)
• Australian work experience is mandatory
• Able to work on both weekdays and weekends
• Understand food safety and HACCP
• Ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to train staff
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• A passion for great food and excellent guest service

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chefs to develop creative and distinctive dishes and contribute to menu ideas.
• Control food costs through portion control and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Establish processes to maintain high levels of food storage, kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
• Ensure food safety for dishes with special dietaries (allergies, intolerances).
• Implement stock rotation and shelf-life criteria.
• Present the menu in a creative and professional manner.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and taste.
• Develop service procedures and timings with the Sous Chef.
• Assist in recruitment, induction and training of kitchen staff.
• Receive and quality control cooking materials.
• Minimise energy waste and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Ensure the kitchen operates profitably and smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Guest service

Interpersonal skills

Passion for food

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Diploma in Hospitality

Job description

Luxury boutique hotel and Dining Room, Raes on Wategos in Byron Bay, is seeking a qualified and professional Chefs to join our incredibly skilled Dining Room and Cellar Bar teams under the guidance of Executive Chef, Jason Saxby.

Raes is seeking career driven individuals whom can bring skill, creativity and positive influence to our kitchen in both casual and full time capacities.

To succeed in this role, the candidate will need:

• Minimum qualification of Certificate IV in commercial cookery or diploma in hospitality. In absence of formal qualifications, significant commercial experience working in the given role may substitute
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in a similar high volume dining venue of international - resorts or luxury hotels
• Australian work experience is mandatory
• Be available to work on both weekdays and weekends
• Possess understanding of food safety and HACCP
• Be able to prioritise and manage time efficiently
• Possess leadership skills and be able to train staff
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• A passion for great food and excellent guest service

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to develop creative and distinctive dishes. Contribute to discussions surrounding innovative menu ideas
• Control food costs through portion control and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Establish processes to ensure high levels of food storage, kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
• Ensure food safety of dishes served to guests with special dietaries (allergies, intolerances).
• Implement stock rotation and shelf-life criteria.
• Ensure the menu is presented in a creative and professional manner.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and taste.
• Develop service procedures and timings alongside the Sous Chef.
• Assist the Sous Chef in the recruitment, induction, and training of the kitchen staff.
• Receive and quality control of cooking materials.
• Minimize energy waste and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Ensure the kitchen operates profitably and smoothly.

Raes on Wategos has long been an industry leader in providing first class service in all facets of the property, in particularly our food and beverage programs. This is a unique role for the right candidate to join our professional team.

The right candidate will benefit from attractive remuneration, work-life balance, great employee incentives and an incredible platform for growth. Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.