Demi Chef (Pre-Opening)

Andaz; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Andaz Gold Coast is seeking a Demi Chef to join our opening team across The Pool Club and Nove. You will work alongside an experienced culinary leadership team across restaurant, bar, events and colleague dining experiences.

Responsibilities include preparing and presenting dishes to high standard, supporting mise en place, maintaining food safety, managing your section during service, stock control, and collaborating with colleagues. Must have Australian working rights.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Cookery qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to stay calm and organized during busy services.
• Flexible roster including weekends and public holidays.
• Must have working rights for Australia.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting dishes consistently and to a high standard.
• Supporting daily mise en place and kitchen operations.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Managing your section during service.
• Supporting stock control, ordering and waste reduction.
• Collaborating with culinary and food and beverage colleagues.
• Contributing ideas, energy and a genuine sense of hospitality.
• Helping create a positive, respectful and inclusive kitchen culture.

Skills

Collaborative

Calm under pressure

Organised

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen hygiene

Education

Cookery qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Organization- Andaz Gold Coast

Culinary Opportunities

Demi Chef - The Pool Club & Nove

Andaz Gold Coast is looking for curious, passionate culinary professionals to join our opening team.

This is an opportunity to be part of something new. A hotel shaped by the energy of the coast, the rhythm of the hinterland and a fresh approach to dining.

Across our kitchens, we celebrate thoughtful produce, local makers and influences shaped by place. We are looking for chefs who care about quality, enjoy working collaboratively and bring pride, creativity and generosity to every plate.

About The Opportunities

You will work alongside an experienced culinary leadership team across a variety of restaurant, bar, events and colleague dining experiences.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing and presenting dishes consistently and to a high standard
• Supporting daily mise en place and kitchen operations
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Managing your section during service
• Supporting stock control, ordering and waste reduction
• Collaborating with culinary and food and beverage colleagues
• Contributing ideas, energy and a genuine sense of hospitality
• Helping create a positive, respectful and inclusive kitchen culture

Qualifications

About you

You may be building your culinary career or ready to take the next step. What matters most is your attitude, curiosity and commitment to your craft.

You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen
• Relevant cookery qualifications or equivalent industry experience
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• The ability to remain calm and organised during busy services
• A collaborative and respectful approach
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• A genuine passion for food, produce and memorable guest experiences
• MUST ALREADY HAVE WORKING RIGHTS FOR AUSTRALIA

Why join Andaz Gold Coast?

At Andaz, individuality is celebrated. You will be encouraged to bring your ideas, personality and perspective to work each day.

You can expect:

• Career development within Hyatt’s global network
• Learning and development opportunities
• Complimentary and discounted hotel stays
• Food and beverage discounts
• Wellbeing and recognition initiatives
• A supportive, inclusive workplace
• The opportunity to help shape the culinary culture of a new hotel

Bring your craft. Bring your curiosity. Bring your point of view.