Sous Chef - Full Time or Casual

Kravings Restaurant; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Richmond Bistro in Hawkesbury region is recruiting a dedicated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time, part-time or casual basis. Our menu blends fresh, classic bistro dishes with contemporary Australian items, and we regularly update specials to showcase our chefs.

Applicants should have at least 3 years’ experience as a chef, strong food-prep and presentation skills, and a solid understanding of food safety standards. Australian working rights are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Chef in an appropriate setting is required.
• Experience in preparation, cooking, grill, fryers and plating.
• Demonstrable compliance with Food Safety Standards.
• A good team member who is reliable and flexible to work under pressure.
• Full Australian working rights are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, cooking and presentation
• Work within a team to assist in planning menus and special offerings
• Monitor stock and orders
• Support the training and development of team members and apprentices
• Participate in regular team and performance reviews to continuously improve the business

Skills

Food prep

Cooking

Plating

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

The North Richmond Bistro is highly regarded as being one of the leading hotel bistro's in the Hawkesbury and is operated by a team with over 20 years in the district's dining scene. Our collaboration in the redevelopment of the historic North Richmond Hotel has been an overwhelming success and an exciting step in our journey to provide a quality and affordable dining experience.

Why Join Us?

The team is a mix of highly experienced professionals with local and international backgrounds, great up-and-comers, and younger apprentices embarking on their careers. They work closely with our service team to make sure that every aspect of the dining experience is covered.

The bistro opens for lunch and dinner sessions 7 days per week, excluding public holidays. Shift rosters are flexible to accommodate reasonable personal needs

About the Role

We now have a vacancy for a Sous Chef to join the team on a full-time, part time or casual basis. Our menus are a fresh take on classic bistro offerings enhanced by contemporary Australian restaurant items. Regularly reviewed to maintain interest and adjusted for seasonal factors. Specials which give our chefs the opportunity to shine are a regular feature.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

Food preparation, cooking and presentation

Work within a team to assist in planning menus and special offerings

Monitor stock and orders

Support the training and development of team members and apprentices

Participate in regular team and performance reviews to continuously improve the business

About You

We are looking for someone who cares about good food and the customer experience and who can work in a happy and relaxed team environment.

At least 3 years of experience as a Chef in an appropriate setting is required

Experience in preparation, cooking, grill, fryers and plating

Demonstrable compliance with Food Safety Standards

A good team member who is reliable and flexible to work under pressure

Full Australian working rights are essential for this role