Chef - Menu Innovator & Kitchen Leader (Full-Time)

Tavern Winmalee Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Menu development opportunities

Job summary

Winmalee Tavern in Winmalee, NSW, is seeking a skilled Chef to join our family-friendly kitchen on a full-time basis. You will prepare quality meals, help develop menus and ensure smooth operation of our bistro kitchen.

You will manage menu planning, food costing, stock control and training of junior staff, while upholding food safety, hygiene and presentation standards during lunch and dinner service. We offer a competitive salary and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• An AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality or a relevant field, or at least three years of relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen (at least 1 year).
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Experience in menu planning, food costing, stock control and ordering supplies.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation during peak service.
• Good communication, teamwork, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to supervise and guide kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Planning and developing menus in consultation with management, considering seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, costs and operations.
• Preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of dishes to the established standards.
• Monitoring quality, taste, presentation and consistency at all stages of prep and service.
• Estimating food requirements and labour costs, monitoring expenditure and assisting with budgets.
• Ordering ingredients and supplies, monitoring stock levels and storage.
• Coordinating daily food preparation to ensure efficient lunch and dinner service.
• Consulting with management and staff on menu planning, dietary requirements and service arrangements.
• Demonstrating techniques and supervising junior kitchen staff.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Organisational skills

Staff supervision

Menu development

Food safety

Education

AQF Diploma or higher in Commercial Cookery / Hospitality

3+ years relevant experience in lieu of formal quals

Job description

Winmalee Tavern in Winmalee, NSW, is seeking a skilled Chef to join our family-friendly kitchen on a full-time basis. You will prepare quality meals, help develop menus and ensure smooth operation of our bistro kitchen.

You will manage menu planning, food costing, stock control and training of junior staff, while upholding food safety, hygiene and presentation standards during lunch and dinner service. We offer a competitive salary and a supportive team environment.