Chefs and Cooks

You Solved; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Vue Wine Bar & Restaurant, a contemporary fine-dining venue on Queensland's Capricorn Coast in Yeppoon, is seeking full-time chefs and cooks. The role offers 38 hours per week, minimum 4 weeks annual leave, and salary plus super.

You must hold a relevant industry qualification and have 1–2 years of experience in a similar position. Shifts include nights, weekends, public holidays, and school holidays; work as part of a busy kitchen team in a modern setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated food preparation, cooking and plating skills.
• Strong focus on maintaining consistent food quality, taste and presentation.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes and menu standards.
• Experience working across grill, pans and other commercial kitchen sections.
• Ability to manage high-volume service periods while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to menu planning, seasonal dishes and the development of new menu items.
• Assist with food costing, portion control and minimising food wastage.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and receiving food supplies.
• Ensure ingredients and food products are stored, rotated and handled correctly.
• Maintain sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with the senior chefs, kitchen team and management to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
• Communicate with the front-of-house team regarding dietary requirements, allergies and special customer requests.
• Maintain clean, organised and hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current food trends, cooking methods and culinary techniques.
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Plating skills

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Menu development

Stock management

Education

Industry qualification

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

FULL-TIME 38 HOURS PER WEEK MINIMUM 4 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE SALARY PLUS SUPER

$79k PA - $85K PA GT LYNCH & CO PTY LTD trading as Vue Wine Bar & Restaurant, located in Glorious Yeppoon, is looking for full-time chefs and cooks for their venues: Vue Wine Bar & Restaurant is a contemporary fine-dining restaurant located on Queensland's picturesque Capricorn Coast.

The venue offers modern Australian cuisine with a diverse menu featuring premium steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, pizza, lamb, duck, tapas and seasonal dishes. The restaurant places a strong emphasis on quality ingredients, including locally sourced produce, and provides both lunch and dinner dining in a modern and relaxed environment. To be considered for the role, you need to have a relevant industry qualification and at least 1-2 years' experience in a similar position.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated food preparation, cooking and plating skills.
• Strong focus on maintaining consistent food quality, taste and presentation.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes and menu standards.
• Experience working across grill, pans and other commercial kitchen sections.
• Ability to manage high-volume service periods while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to menu planning, seasonal dishes and the development of new menu items.
• Assist with food costing, portion control and minimising food wastage.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and receiving food supplies.
• Ensure ingredients and food products are stored, rotated and handled correctly.
• Maintain sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with the senior chefs, kitchen team and management to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
• Communicate with the front-of-house team regarding dietary requirements, allergies and special customer requests.
• Maintain clean, organised and hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current food trends, cooking methods and culinary techniques.
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.

YOU MUST BE:

• Available to work nights, weekends, public holidays and school holiday periods.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Able to work effectively as part of a busy kitchen team.
• Positive, professional and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Passionate about food and the hospitality industry.

If you are passionate about food, enjoy working in a professional commercial kitchen and would like to become part of the Vue Wine Bar & Restaurant team, we encourage you to apply.