Executive Sous Chef: European Fine Dining Lead

Haig Rd Bistro; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Haig Rd Bistro in Brisbane is seeking a skilled Chef to lead the kitchen staff and assist the Head Chef. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with a remuneration of $82,000 gross per year before superannuation.

The successful candidate will oversee back-of-house operations, develop menus with the Head Chef, ensure consistent quality, manage staff and inventory, and uphold safety standards in a charming European-inspired setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant formal certifications (e.g. Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
• Formal certifications in Food Industry or Management highly valued
• 1st Aid, RMLV, RSA certifications highly valued but not essential
• At least 5 years of direct proven experience as Chef in a full-dining restaurant
• At least 3 years of proven experience in European style full-dining restaurants
• Experience in French cuisine highly valued
• French language ability highly valued but not essential
• Time coordination & management
• Efficiency of movement
• Independence and ability to take on the spot decisions
• Team spirit & team inspiration
• Team management and coordination
• Creativity and a flair for foods / ability to create dishes or specials
• Thorough understanding of all kitchen OH&S and F&B related technical aspects
• Basic accounting & good supply / inventory management skills

Responsibilities

• Assist the head chef run the kitchen or act as head of the kitchen during absences of the head chef
• Be ultimately liable to management and the owners for the running of all back of house operations: they are accountable for the success or failure of the restaurant.
• Manage & lead all kitchen operations of the business.
• Manage staff scheduling as well as some accounting functions especially relating to COGS and supplies.
• Handle particular customer complaints or front of house customer focused interaction which cannot be handled by the front of house.
• Strategise on menu creation in collaboration with owners and the Head Chef.
• Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals.
• Check freshness of food and ingredients.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
• Hire, train, and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies needed to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor sanitation practices and ensure that kitchen safety standards are followed.

Skills

Team management

Menu development

French language

Inventory management

OH&S knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Industry/Management Certification

First Aid/RMLV/RSA certifications

Job description

Haig Rd Bistro in Brisbane is seeking a skilled Chef to lead the kitchen staff and assist the Head Chef. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with a remuneration of $82,000 gross per year before superannuation.

The successful candidate will oversee back-of-house operations, develop menus with the Head Chef, ensure consistent quality, manage staff and inventory, and uphold safety standards in a charming European-inspired setting.