Coastal Sous Chef & Kitchen Lead - Flexible Hours

NRMA Parks and Resorts; Yamba; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NRMA benefits

Job summary

NRMA Parks and Resorts is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to assist the Head Chef across daily operations at our in-house resort restaurant, Tides Kitchen and Bar. You’ll help prepare meals from breakfast through dinner, and contribute to a relaxed coastal dining experience.

Lead by example, train staff, plan menus with seasonal produce, monitor stock, control costs and uphold food safety standards. This role suits a motivated professional ready for a 7-day roster and a dynamic hospitality

Qualifications

• Hands-on 5+ years in kitchen operations and restaurant logistics.
• Formal qualifications in commercial cookery or equivalent.
• Experience in leading, coaching and mentoring a team.
• Passion for creating contemporary dishes with local produce.
• Excellent organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Computer literacy with common office applications.
• DoFoodSafely certificate completed.
• Flexible to a 7-day roster.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation and cooking.
• Oversee and train kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan menus and create daily specials, considering seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and maintain records to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation before serving.
• Help manage kitchen costs and minimise waste through efficient food preparation and inventory control.
• Assist with team rosters in line with budgets and the Hospitality Award (HIGA).

Skills

Kitchen operations

Team leadership

Passion for cuisine

Organisation

Customer service

Computer literacy

Food safety

Flexible roster

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

NRMA Parks and Resorts is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to assist the Head Chef across daily operations at our in-house resort restaurant, Tides Kitchen and Bar. You’ll help prepare meals from breakfast through dinner, and contribute to a relaxed coastal dining experience.

Lead by example, train staff, plan menus with seasonal produce, monitor stock, control costs and uphold food safety standards. This role suits a motivated professional ready for a 7-day roster and a dynamic hospitality