Qualified Chef

The Kyn; Torquay; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kyn is seeking experienced full-time and casual chefs to join our kitchen team in Torquay. Expect to work in a high-volume environment with emphasis on quality and safety.

We value skilled individuals who can lead by example, work well under pressure, and collaborate with front-of-house staff to deliver exceptional dishes and maintain hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in a high-volume venue.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of health and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items to a high standard
• Kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking and clean up
• Play an active part in the kitchen team, motivating, developing, and working collaboratively
• Liaising and communicating with front-of-house staff
• Maintain a high standard of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness, as well as health and safety procedures
• Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers
• Assist in managing food costs and supplier management to budget
• Assist in managing staff costs to budget
• Assist in managing and maintaining ordering of stock and produce
• Collaborate with management, ensuring kitchen operations are aligned with the overarching goals of the company

Skills

Experience 3-5 yrs

Health & safety

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced, qualified full-time & casual chefs to join our kitchen team.

Employment Type: Full–Time & Casual Roles

Full Time Hours: 38hrs

Requirements:

• Ideally 3-5yrs experience in a high-volume, strong turnover venue
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact positively with restaurant staff and management
• Detailed knowledge of health and safety standards in the kitchen
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items to a high standard
• Kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking and clean up
• Play an active part in the kitchen team, motivating, developing, and working collaboratively
• Liaising and communicating with front-of-house staff
• Maintain a high standard of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness, as well as health and safety procedures
• Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers
• Assist in managing food costs and supplier management to budget
• Assist in managing staff costs to budget
• Assist in managing and maintaining ordering of stock and produce
• Collaborate with management, ensuring kitchen operations are aligned with the overarching goals of the company