Lead Chef – Menu Innovation & Culinary Excellence

Zio Wine And Bar; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Menu development opportunities

Job summary

Zio Wine Bar on the Gold Coast is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team. You will help develop menus, oversee food preparation and ensure consistency of our dining offerings in a wine-focused setting.

The role involves budgeting, staff supervision, and maintaining high standards of food safety while delivering exceptional dishes that pair with our wine list. Flexible shifts including evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of professional chef experience in restaurant or wine bar.
• Experience in menu planning, food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and compliance requirements.
• Ability to prepare and present high-quality dishes consistently.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and managing food costs is desirable.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and design menus in consultation with management.
• Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes to established standards.
• Estimate food and labour costs and assist with budgeting.
• Monitor dish quality during preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Demonstrate a range of cooking techniques, including grilling, roasting, baking, sautéing and sauce preparation.
• Manage kitchen operations to ensure efficient service.
• Maintain stock levels, order ingredients and monitor food storage procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in preparation and presentation.
• Assist with seasonal menus, daily specials and new dishes.
• Minimise food wastage and maintain portion control.
• Keep kitchen equipment and work areas clean and safe.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Staff supervision

Cooking techniques

Education

AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Zio Wine Bar on the Gold Coast is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team. You will help develop menus, oversee food preparation and ensure consistency of our dining offerings in a wine-focused setting.

The role involves budgeting, staff supervision, and maintaining high standards of food safety while delivering exceptional dishes that pair with our wine list. Flexible shifts including evenings and weekends are required.