Executive Chef – Western-Filipino Fusion Brunch Kitchen

Js&Kv Group Pty Ltd; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full-time position

Casual coffee/menu development

Collaborative kitchen environment

Descripción de la vacante

Tasa Coffee House (JS & KV Group Pty Ltd) is recruiting a Chef to lead breakfast, brunch and lunch service, crafting Filipino-inspired and Western-Filipino fusion dishes. The role focuses on developing menus, managing kitchen operations and ensuring high-quality food preparation.

With at least 1 year in a commercial kitchen, you will drive recipes, costings and stock control while maintaining safety standards in a busy cafe environment.

Formación

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management, Culinary Arts or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum one year of relevant professional experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Filipino cuisine, with sound knowledge of traditional Filipino ingredients, flavor profiles and cooking methods.
• Experience in Western cuisine and the ability to develop Western-Filipino fusion dishes.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, food costing, stock control and kitchen hygiene procedures.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate food preparation in a busy breakfast and lunch environment.
• Good communication, organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining consistent food quality and presentation standards.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and develop breakfast, brunch and lunch menus incorporating traditional Filipino dishes and Western-Filipino fusion cuisine.
• Prepare and cook Filipino-inspired dishes using traditional ingredients, marinades, sauces, seasonings and cooking techniques.
• Develop and refine recipes to maintain authentic Filipino flavours while adapting dishes to contemporary café dining.
• Estimate food quantities, ingredient costs and preparation requirements to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Monitor the quality, flavour, portion sizes and presentation of dishes throughout preparation and service.
• Coordinate daily food preparation and cooking activities to ensure timely service and consistent standards.
• Select and order fresh ingredients, including Filipino specialty products, meats, seafood, vegetables and pantry supplies.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise food wastage and maintain appropriate food storage and preservation procedures.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance to kitchen staff on Filipino food preparation, recipes and presentation standards.
• Work closely with management and front-of-house staff to coordinate menu availability, customer requirements and kitchen operations.
• Maintain compliance with Australian food safety standards, hygiene regulations and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to seasonal menu improvements and introduce new Filipino-inspired dishes suited to the café's customer base.

Conocimientos

Menu planning

Food costing

Kitchen management

Filipino cuisine

Western-Filipino fusion

Food preparation

Educación

Commercial Cookery or Culinary Arts

Descripción del empleo

Tasa Coffee House (JS & KV Group Pty Ltd) is recruiting a Chef to lead breakfast, brunch and lunch service, crafting Filipino-inspired and Western-Filipino fusion dishes. The role focuses on developing menus, managing kitchen operations and ensuring high-quality food preparation.

With at least 1 year in a commercial kitchen, you will drive recipes, costings and stock control while maintaining safety standards in a busy cafe environment.