Seasoned Chef: Menu Innovation & Team Leadership, Full-Time

FISHES AT POINT PTY LTD; Point Lookout; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

Competitive salary $80,000 + superann

38 hours per week

Coastal Point Lookout location

Opportunities for menu development

Job summary

Fishes at Point Pty Ltd in Point Lookout, Queensland, invites an experienced Chef to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will manage kitchen operations, plan menus, oversee stock, ensure food safety and deliver high-quality dishes with a consistent dining experience.

You will work closely with management and teammates to maintain standards, motivate staff, and contribute to ongoing menu development in a coastal setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Strong practical knowledge of cooking methods and presentation.
• Experience in menu planning, portion control, food costing and stock management.
• Sound understanding of food safety and safe food-handling procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Flexible to rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus with management, considering costs and constraints.
• Estimate food, ingredient and labour requirements; control costs and wastage.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate supplier orders.
• Prepare, season, cook and present dishes per recipes and standards.
• Ensure food quality, safety, temperature and presentation throughout service.
• Coordinate kitchen activities to ensure smooth service during peak periods.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff; provide guidance.
• Collaborate with management and front-of-house on guest needs and timing.
• Contribute to recipe development and seasonal menu improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.

Job description

Fishes at Point Pty Ltd in Point Lookout, Queensland, invites an experienced Chef to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will manage kitchen operations, plan menus, oversee stock, ensure food safety and deliver high-quality dishes with a consistent dining experience.

You will work closely with management and teammates to maintain standards, motivate staff, and contribute to ongoing menu development in a coastal setting.