Chef/Cook

TURNSTONE MIGRATION SERVICES RECRUITMENT; Lennox Head; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Street is a beachside restaurant in Lennox Head seeking an experienced lead chef to manage a busy kitchen. You will lead a small team, design menus, calculate food costs and procure supplies to deliver high‑quality meals seven days a week.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting and hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Commercial Cookery. Strong communication and customer relations are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma related to Commercial Cookery (At least three years of kitchen experience may substitute)
• A minimum of 1-3 years of kitchen experience working in a fast pace, high-volume restaurant
• Good communication skills
• Outstanding customer relations

Responsibilities

• Designing menus, calculating food, and procuring food supplies
• Supervising dish quality throughout preparation and presentation
• Consulting with kitchen staff and servers about food preparation matters
• Demonstrating methods and providing guidance on cooking techniques
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Educating on and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Skills

Good communication skills

Outstanding customer relations

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma related to Commercial Cookery

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

WILLIAMS STREET Located in the beachside town of Lennox Head, Williams Street offers delicious all-day Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week. Open for Dinner Friday & Saturday in a relaxed beachside setting. We are a fully licenced bar, with a great selection of beers on tap cocktails & happy hours

We are seeking someone who is experienced, passionate, driven and who can lead a team.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing menus, calculating food, and procuring food supplies


• Supervising dish quality throughout preparation and presentation


• Consulting with kitchen staff and servers about food preparation matters


• Demonstrating methods and providing guidance on cooking techniques


• Preparing and cooking meals


• Educating on and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma related to Commercial Cookery (At least three (3) years of kitchen experience may substitute for the formal qualification)


• A minimum of 1-3 years of kitchen experience working in a fast pace, high-volume restaurant


• Good communication skills


• Outstanding customer relations

REMUNERATION PACKAGE Salary based on experience and skill level Salary range: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum Permanent and full-time position