Chef Wanted

Zio Wine And Bar; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Menu development opportunities

Job summary

Zio Wine Bar on the Gold Coast is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team. You will help develop menus, oversee food preparation and ensure consistency of our dining offerings in a wine-focused setting.

The role involves budgeting, staff supervision, and maintaining high standards of food safety while delivering exceptional dishes that pair with our wine list. Flexible shifts including evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of professional chef experience in restaurant or wine bar.
• Experience in menu planning, food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and compliance requirements.
• Ability to prepare and present high-quality dishes consistently.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and managing food costs is desirable.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and design menus in consultation with management.
• Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes to established standards.
• Estimate food and labour costs and assist with budgeting.
• Monitor dish quality during preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Demonstrate a range of cooking techniques, including grilling, roasting, baking, sautéing and sauce preparation.
• Manage kitchen operations to ensure efficient service.
• Maintain stock levels, order ingredients and monitor food storage procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in preparation and presentation.
• Assist with seasonal menus, daily specials and new dishes.
• Minimise food wastage and maintain portion control.
• Keep kitchen equipment and work areas clean and safe.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Staff supervision

Cooking techniques

Education

AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Zio Wine Bar is seeking a passionate, skilled and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team. We are committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences through carefully prepared dishes, fresh ingredients and exceptional culinary standards.

The successful candidate will play an important role in menu development, food preparation and maintaining the quality and consistency of our dining offerings.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and design menus in consultation with management, considering seasonal ingredients, customer preferences and business requirements.
• Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
• Estimate food and labour costs, manage ingredient requirements and assist with food budgeting.
• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Demonstrate and apply a range of cooking techniques, including grilling, roasting, baking, sautéing and sauce preparation.
• Manage food preparation activities and coordinate kitchen operations to ensure efficient service.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels, order ingredients and monitor food storage procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation standards.
• Assist with developing seasonal menus, daily specials and new dishes that complement the wine bar's dining concept.
• Minimise food wastage and maintain portion control to support cost-effective kitchen operations.
• Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition.

Qualifications and Experience

• AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a relevant qualification. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1- 2 years of relevant professional experience as a Chef, preferably in a restaurant, wine bar or similar hospitality establishment.
• Demonstrated experience in menu planning, food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements.
• Ability to prepare and present high-quality dishes consistently.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and managing food costs is highly desirable.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with competitive remuneration.
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development and culinary innovation.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Career development opportunities within the hospitality industry.