Senior Chef – Broadbeach

Questcoffee; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 50,971 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Supportive Atmosphere

Team Environment

Job summary

Questcoffee in Broadbeach, Gold Coast is seeking a Senior Chef to join our vibrant team. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience, focusing on food preparation, quality control, and kitchen management.

You'll work in a lively cafe environment, preparing a variety of dishes and providing leadership to ensure a supportive atmosphere. Enjoy competitive hourly rates and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience as a Chef.
• Experience in cafe service.
• Strong listening and verbal communication skills.
• A strong understanding of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of sweet and savoury dishes.
• Provide assembly, handling, and heating instructions.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and manage food costs.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu development.
• Ensure quality control and consistency in all dishes.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Address customer feedback and collaborate with front-of-house.

Skills

Food Preparation & Cooking

Team Instructions

Inventory & Cost Management

Menu Development

Quality Control

Safety & Sanitation

Education

Professional cookery, chef, or food science certification

Job description

Banksy Bar & Kitchen is a modern cafe and espresso bar located in Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Queensland. We offer sit down breakfast and lunch options, both dine-in and takeaway, using organic coffee beans roasted by Quest Coffee Roasters. Fridays and Saturdays we are open until 4pm.

We are looking for a Senior Chef to join our team.

Position:Senior Chef
Hours:30-38 hours/week Casual
Rate:$37.00 – $40.00 / hr + Super, Bonuses, and Penalty Rates
Location:Broadbeach, Gold Coast, QLD

WHY JOIN US?

• Great Team Environment:Be part of a young, energetic, and passionate team, supported by experienced professionals from various fields.
• Make a Difference:Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers individuals, celebrates small business and community, and upholds standards of social and environmental sustainability.
• Beautiful Location:Work in our stunning new location in Broadbeach, a vibrant and lively area.
• Career Growth:Enjoy the path to a full-time position, with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Supportive Atmosphere:Experience a collaborative and positive work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Food Preparation & Cooking:Prepare and cook a variety of sweet and savoury dishes.
• Team Instructions:Provide assembly, handling, and heating instructions to the café team.
• Inventory & Cost Management:Monitor inventory, place orders, and manage food costs to minimise waste.
• Menu Development:Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu development and seasonal changes.
• Quality Control:Ensure quality control, presentation, and consistency in all dishes.
• Equipment Maintenance:Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, reporting malfunctions promptly.
• Safety & Sanitation:Enforce food safety, sanitation regulations, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Customer Interaction:Address customer feedback and collaborate with front-of-house on food-related concerns.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 or more years of recent experience as a Chef
• Experience in cafe service
• Strong listening and verbal communication skills
• A strong understanding of health and safety

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Australian citizen or resident with permanent working rights in Australia
• Loves high quality food

NICE TO HAVE

• Professional cookery, chef, or food science certification or degree.
• Baking experience.
• Menu development expertise

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• You strive for open and honest communication with respect for others
• Professional demeanor and a desire to exceed expectations
• Strong customer focus and empathy
• Desire to learn
• You are reliable, punctual, and organised
• You like getting things done and care about how they get done
• You are proactive and self-directed, identifying issues and opportunities ahead of time
• You strive for achievement and making a difference