Executive Chef – Mediterranean & Modern Australian Breakfast

Little Lamb Burpengary; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Lamb Burpengary is seeking a Chef (Full Time) to lead and manage kitchen operations at our Burpengary, QLD restaurant. You will oversee cooks, plan Mediterranean, Spanish, and modern Australian breakfast options, and ensure consistent quality and timely service.

Applicants should have a Certificate IV in Cookery and a Diploma in Hospitality Management, with 3+ years of experience. This role requires flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and customer interaction abilities.
• Precise execution and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks without compromising quality or safety.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, guide, and train cooks and food preparation workers in cooking methods, garnishing, and presentation to ensure strict consistency.
• Plan and design culinary options featuring Mediterranean, Spanish, and modern Australian breakfast dishes aligned with seasonal availability and customer tastes.
• Estimate food and labour expenses, control portion sizes, and minimize waste to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and strictly enforce food safety, hygiene, and occupational health regulations.
• Cook a variety of items including omelettes, wraps, crepes, pancakes, burgers, and signature breakfasts like the Little Lamb Special Benedict and Salmon Avo Stack.
• Determine plating styles and set up attractive, decorative food displays to enhance the customer dining experience.
• Monitor dishes across all preparation and presentation stages to guarantee consistent quality, taste, and visual appeal.
• Utilize fresh, high-quality, and locally sourced ingredients to uphold the restaurant's baseline of excellence.
• Collaborate closely with management to introduce new menu items, seasonal specials, and innovative dishes.
• Hire, train, and oversee cooks and food preparation workers to ensure high performance and adherence to established standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Certificate IV in Cookery

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Job description

Little Lamb Burpengary is seeking a Chef (Full Time) to lead and manage kitchen operations at our Burpengary, QLD restaurant. You will oversee cooks, plan Mediterranean, Spanish, and modern Australian breakfast options, and ensure consistent quality and timely service.

Applicants should have a Certificate IV in Cookery and a Diploma in Hospitality Management, with 3+ years of experience. This role requires flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays in a busy kitchen environment.