Solo Kitchen Leader: Small Plates & Wine Pairings

Wineism; Albion; Presencial; AUD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Ownership of kitchen

Creative input into menu

Warm close-knit team

Beautiful venue

Descripción de la vacante

Wineism in Albion, Queensland is seeking an experienced sous chef or CDP ready to run a kitchen. You’ll take full ownership of a small, well-defined kitchen and execute a set menu of small plates to pair with our wine list, while shaping how the food evolves.

You’ll work solo during service with support on busy days, collaborating closely with the FOH team and helping shape seasonal changes and new dishes alongside the team.

Formación

• Experience as a sous chef, CDP or similar, and readiness to lead your own kitchen.
• Confidence working solo through a service.
• Strong cooking skills and a solid understanding of ingredients and technique.
• Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance.
• Some experience with ordering, stock or costing. We’ll back you to build on it
• Clear communication and a team-first attitude
• Genuine passion for food, seasonality and hospitality

Responsabilidades

• Run all kitchen operations, including prep, service and daily setup and pack-down
• Execute every dish to spec with consistency and care
• Maintain clear prep guides and systems so service runs smoothly when you’re running it solo
• Keep equipment clean, functional and safe
• Keep the kitchen organised, from storage to labelling
• Take initiative to improve processes where you see the opportunity
• Menu & Creativity
• Contribute ideas for seasonal updates, specials and new dishes
• Work with the team to keep the food offering fresh and aligned with our wine list
• Stock & Ordering
• Maintain par levels, manage inventory and place regular orders
• Build good relationships with our suppliers
• Rotate and store stock well to minimise waste and cost
• Receive and check deliveries for quality and accuracy
• Cost dishes and work within agreed margin targets
• Keep clear records of food costs, wastage and ordering
• Flag any pricing changes with the Venue Manager
• Cleaning & Compliance
• Keep the kitchen clean to a high standard and complete all cleaning records
• Ensure the kitchen meets food safety regulations at all times
• Communicate clearly with FOH during service and through the week
• Attend team meetings and run menu training so FOH can sell the food with confidence
• Contribute ideas that help the food offering support the venue’s growth

Conocimientos

Leadership

Independent work

Cooking skills

Food safety

Stock management

Costing

Communication

Seasonality

Descripción del empleo

Wineism in Albion, Queensland is seeking an experienced sous chef or CDP ready to run a kitchen. You’ll take full ownership of a small, well-defined kitchen and execute a set menu of small plates to pair with our wine list, while shaping how the food evolves.

You’ll work solo during service with support on busy days, collaborating closely with the FOH team and helping shape seasonal changes and new dishes alongside the team.