Demi Chef — Creative Menu & Kitchen Innovator

Affinity Migration Group Pty; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders is seeking a Demi Chef to support kitchen operations under the Head/Sous Chef. You will help with food preparation, presentation and maintaining cleanliness, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

You will contribute to menu development, portion control and cost management, and work to deliver an outstanding guest dining experience across hotel outlets.

Qualifications

• Professional and personable with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, guests and external parties.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Flexibility in availability - nights, weekends and public holidays are part of the job.
• You must meet the appropriate legal requirements to work in Australia.
• Lifts up to 23 kg and other physical requirements as part of kitchen work.
• Trade Certificate in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen team in developing and refining menu ideas.
• Ensure all dishes meet standard recipes and quality levels.
• Control portions and minimise food waste while managing par levels.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety and HACCP compliance in the kitchen.
• Respond to guest requests promptly and ensure high levels of guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with senior chefs to lead the kitchen team and uphold standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Food safety

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

Trade Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders is seeking a Demi Chef to support kitchen operations under the Head/Sous Chef. You will help with food preparation, presentation and maintaining cleanliness, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

You will contribute to menu development, portion control and cost management, and work to deliver an outstanding guest dining experience across hotel outlets.