Drums Hotel is a proudly independent family-run corner pub offering food and beverage, gaming machines, TAB wagering and a Thirsty Camel drive-through bottle shop.

We are seeking a Head Chef that can work closely with the Operations Manager and support all aspects of the kitchen including menu design, ordering, food safety supervision and compliance, management of stock, waste management and chemical and cleaning management. The position is based in Coburg, Victoria 3058.

The role reports to the CEO and works closely with the Operations Manager.

We are seeking a Head Chef that can work 38 hours per week and has experience working in pubs with excellent food and seasonal menus. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work in a small high-pressure kitchen and work well with both kitchen staff and front of house staff.

Applications must include certification of food handling certificates and/or commercial cookery certificates.

The position is full time, with a salary of $70,000 - $75,000.

To apply, please email your resume and relevant qualifications to Annie at [email protected]

Key Responsibilities

To work with management on the creation of seasonal and specials menus that will entice and provide quality and well-priced food options for Drums Hotel customers.
To manage, lead and train kitchen staff in all operations of kitchen cleaning, food safety, meal preparation, cooking and presentation.
To deliver meal preparation and presentation with a high standard of quality and consistency with the seasonal and special menus, including meeting freezing, storage and hygiene requirements.
To perform as Drums Hotels Food Safety Supervisor and ensure compliance with Food Safety laws and regulations.
To maintain clean and safe kitchens, food preparation and storage areas at all times and ensure that your working environment is compliant with food safety regulations.
To liaise with the Operations Manager and CEO in monitoring and managing the kitchen’s OH&S and equipment.
To have an OH&S working knowledge of chemical and cleaning products and be able to supervise and train staff in accordance with chemical and cleaning industry requirements.
To perform at a level that is consistent with a professional Head Chef/tradesperson in appearance, behaviour and attitude in leading the high standard of kitchen management and service.
To monitor cost management of suppliers, sales, feedback and waste management in ensuring that meals are profitable.
To understand and articulate dietary requirements for menu development and and to meet customer requests.
To order and receive food, packaging and equipment – while monitoring the cost and quality of products and services provided by suppliers.
To liaise with the Operations Manager and CEO in preparation, planning and delivery of busy periods and seasonal events, demands and functions as required.
To liaise with the Operations Manager and CEO on rostering, recruitment and training.



Qualifications (if required)

Commercial Cookery qualifications
Current and relevant occupational health, hygiene and food handling qualifications
Current and relevant chemical and cleaning qualifications.



Essential

Knowledge of food preparation and presentation
Experience in menu design, cost management, waste management and supplier/stock management.
Ability to meet demands in a fast-paced kitchen and provide a high quality of service
Ability to work with management to order and receive goods, and manage relationships with suppliers.
To work well with and develop strong relationships with the kitchen team and the front of house team.
To be able to communicate and train both kitchen and front of house staff in kitchen operations.
Flexibility to work across a range of hospitality hours, including weekends, evenings and public holidays.



Desirable

Experience in, and exposure to a busy bistro/ kitchen environment
Experience cooking high volume traditional pub fare would be highly regarded.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Support and collaborate with the team to produce lavish buffets and elaborate banquet menus in Conference and Events

•Assist the team in demonstrating flair to brainstorm and create new items for our guests

•Ability to interpret event orders and deliver based on the clients needs

•Actively promote and participate in teamwork and positive communication with the kitchen and other departments

•Cultivate a positive work environment where learning and personal development is celebrated

•Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are established and monitored to meet Sofitel Brand Standards guidelines

•Ensure highest level of hygiene is practised to meet Health & Safety regulations and HACCP food preparation guidelines

•Ensuring food safety logs and requirements are met at all times  

•Work with and coordinate the work of Apprentice Chefs in the preparation and production of food as required. 

•Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage, whereby you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining stock control procedures. 

•Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organise an assigned section and ensure it runs efficiently and productively.
• Ensure all food produced is in line with kitchen recipes and standards.
• Prepare and cook all food orders with a sense of urgency.
• Monitor daily kitchen food and product requirements and advise the supervisor of these well in advance. 
• Monitor food preparation and wastage costs - contribute to controlling these by following efficient preparation methods and standard recipes.
• Assist with training apprentices to desired standard this includes full working knowledge of the section and department.
• Ensure all required tasks are competed accurately and within given time frames.
• Be familiar with the other kitchen sections, promoting flexibility and productivity.
• Ensure all kitchen appliance maintenance, crockery, glassware, cutlery and any other operational breakages are recorded.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is kept in good working order.
• Ensure service equipment and storage areas are properly secured at the end of each shift.
• Meet and exceed, where possible customer/guest expectations enabling the Hotel restaurant and conferencing areas to be recognised as a purveyor of consistent, value for money and quality cuisine.
• Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are established and monitored to achieve food service standards.  Work with the F&B Service team and take corrective action where appropriate when standards are not met.
• Check all food is stored and handled as per current food health & hygiene (HACCP) regulations

JOIN THE TEAM!!

Successfully established and well-known #Indian #Restaurants based in

Plenty Valley are seeking Chefs specializing in North & South Indian cuisines.

You will have the required level of skills and knowledge for preparing, #cooking, and

finishing complex made-to-order, using fresh #ingredients and traditional cooking

methods. You will be required to prepare complex marinades, concentrated stock, herb &

spice blends, and ingredient fusions as formulated by our Culinary Designer and/or Head

Chef.

To qualify for the selection you must have the following minimum requirements: -

Eligibility to live and work in Australia
Adept at handling, care, and maintenance of specialist ethnic food preparation equipment
Extensive previous experience at the required skill level to be verified by references
In addition, you should also be:-

Hands-on, task-orientated and resourceful
Customer and business-focused performance, achievement, and results-driven.
Able to work well with other members of staff.
Able to command the respect of management and colleagues.
Display leadership and be motivational and inspirational to junior staff.
Possessed with a pleasing personality and positive attitude.
Willing to assume responsibility.
A hardworking, fastidious, and conscientious individual with high standards of self presentation and orderliness.
Self-confident with a good self-image
FAST-PACED AND BE ABLE TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE WHILST MAINTAINING AGILITY AND COMPOSURE.
Interested candidates are welcome! Apply Today!


Summary of role requirements:
Flexible hours available
2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Work visa can be provided for this role
Expected start date for role: 15 December 2023

One of our clients, Wahrings Restaurants, based in Wahring, VIC, needs a experienced and skilled chef to join their restaurant.

Eligibility Criteria:
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or associate degree.
• At least two years of relevant experience at same position.
• You must be an Australian Citizen/ Permanent Resident or have proper working rights.

Main Tasks:
• Collaborate with head chef in menu planning and preparation of complex dishes for 100-seated restaurant.
• Adhered to rigorous health and safety standards.
• Manage stock control.
• Carrying out stock takes and food rotation procedures.
• Starting as early as 7am and finishing as late as mid-night.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and up to a high standard by following strict health and safety procedures and cleaning practices.
• Lead daily kitchen briefings to ensure smooth running and execution of lunch and dinner services.
• Maintaining record of temperatures and taking remedial action where necessary.
• Controlling portion size and monitoring unnecessary waste.
• Competent understanding of all regulations, food hygiene and company satisfactions.

Salary - $70,000+super

Location: 4615 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Wahring, VIC 3608

Only eligible and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

On behalf of a restaurant in Newtown, NSW, 2042 we are conducting a search for a dedicated and skilled Chef for their renowned culinary team.

Current Opening:
This opportunity is a full-time position (38 hours per week).

Position Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of the kitchen’s operations; includes instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food;
- Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs; • Develop recipes and determine how to present the food to the customers and create decorative food displays;
- Determine production schedules and staff requirement;
- Give practical exhibition of different techniques of cooking various dishes.
- Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients; • Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for cleanliness and functionality;
- Keep up with the industry trends and create new recipes in collaboration with the Cook;
- Approve and polish dishes before they reach to the customer;
- Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages;
- Interviewing, hiring and training new staff;
- Ensuring correct stock rotation procedures are followed;
- Implementation of health and safety procedures in the kitchen;
- Taking care of kitchen’s accounts and creating a work roster;
- To ensure that kitchen maintenance problems are promptly reported;
- Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standard.

Qualifications and Skills:
- Diploma in Hospitality or related area.
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
- Excellent time management abilities.
- Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes.
- Familiarity with sanitation regulations.

Salary:
The role offers a remuneration package ranging from $65,000 to $75,000p.a. + Superannuation for a 38-hour work week.

How to Apply:
11 Recruitment is your pathway to securing this exciting opportunity. We are looking forward to facilitating your application and potentially welcoming you to a team that values culinary expertise and tradition. Apply now and let us help you take the next step in your career.

MJ Mojo Jojo, the District Docklands, is recruiting dedicated full-time Chef to join our innovative kitchen team. Since establishment, we have been concentrating on providing fusion cuisines, various coffee and nice customer services to our customers and now become one of the most popular restaurants in the District and the surrounding areas.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Plan and organize the preparation and cooking of food in a number of settings.
• Develop menus, specify food purchases and analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs
• Strong business acumen, operational understanding and cost management reporting - including working to budgets and forecasting, managing labor costs, target achievement
• Manage the day to day operation of the kitchen, supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation front of house and administrative areas
• Stock management & staff roster
• Recruit and train new staffs
• Observe kitchen hygiene according to the occupational health and safety regulations
• Maintain highest professional food quality and sanitation standards

Bikaner Sweets & Curry Cafe is a licensed dining restaurant serving authentic Indian Cuisine and sweets.
We are looking for a senior experienced culinary professional with innovative thinking and extensive understanding of Indian spices, textures, and techniques that can influence every dish that leaves the kitchen.

CHEF IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• Cooking and service of food according to the restaurant's quality and service standards by chefs, cooks, apprentices and kitchen hands
• Organizing and rostering of kitchen staff
• Training of kitchen staff
• Ordering, receiving and storage of food
• Safety and cleanliness of all kitchen and food storage areas
• Creating harmonious environment amongst all staff within the restaurant, especially the kitchen
• Food costs meeting and exceeding agreed targets
• Menu and operational planning
• Food safety plan

MAIN ACTIVITIES/DUTIES:

• Meeting all daily requirements of the business
• Organise the production of high quality food according to menu guidelines
• Supervise all members of the kitchen team according to staffing guidelines
• Ensure good communication between floor staff and kitchen staff and within the kitchen
• Ensure that supplies and deliveries are properly ordered in line with managements policies of recommended suppliers and the use and maintenance of a monthly order book
• Ensure that supplies and deliveries are received and accounted for Undertake regular stock-takes
• Maintain restaurant cost control systems
• Achieve food cost figures according to agreed standards 21%.
• Tracking food cost weekly (from Sun to Sat) and supplying to manager by close of business Sunday after weeks end
• Tracking food costs monthly from 1st to 31st of month and supplying to manager within 4 days of months end.
• Undertake training and supervise the training of all staff, including apprentices and trainees
• Organising the performance reviews of all permanent kitchen staff twice yearly.
• Support the front of house supervisor in the management of the dining room
• Ensure that the kitchen staff follow hygienic food handling practices
• Organise and implement regular cleaning and waste disposal in line with food safety plan
• Organise and implement safe work practices
• Maintain kitchen equipment and plant in line with food safety plan
• Report regularly on the above activities to the owner
• Plan and implement menu changes in consultation with the owner. Day weather dependent special, 4/6 menu changes annually.
• Any other duties as required from time to time ie. Washing dishes, cleaning.
• Organising and implementing food safety plan in line with management guidelines
• Ensuring E.O.M paperwork is filled in and filed.

Full Time Chef

Brief details about the position:

• Permanent full-time position
• 38 hours per week
• $55,000 per year + superannuation
• Located in Sydney CBD

We are looking for a chef with knowledge and experience in Italian Cooking

The successful applicant will work and responsible for daily kitchen management including:

• Daily preparation for kitchen service
• Inventory Control & Food Costing Management
• Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
• Ensure compliance with NSW food safety regulations.
• Supervise preparation, cooking and presentation
• Provide input in menu development
• Schedule staff and assist in human resource processes as needed including induction for new staff for the kitchen team & training etc.

The job will be full time, with work hours open for negotiation and depending on workplace requirement.

Successful applicants must have:
• Demonstrated knowledge of techniques and practices in Italian Cooking
• Strong leadership abilities
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent knife-handling skills
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Formal culinary training / culinary degree
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in fine dining restaurant
• Previous kitchen management experience

If you are interested in this job, please email your resume to [email protected]

Crossways Hotel are looking for an additional experienced Cook to join the team. You will be working within an energetic, friendly environment, with a dedicated Head Chef and team who are fun and treat each other like a big family. This is a unique opportunity for a professional Cook looking to join the kitchen team and to enjoy the fast-paced environment this venue has to offer. 

We are looking for an outstanding person who has some experience working in a busy commercial kitchen across a variety of cuisines and styles, delivering good quality and modern innovative food.

You;


Minimum 2 years experience in a professional environment
Able to work 5 days across a 7-day operation
Must have qualifications or trade experience equivalent
Flexible and willing attitude, clear communication and customer service skills
Immaculate grooming and pride in presentation
Ability to manage your own sections and deliver a consistently high standard of food throughout service
Take pride in food presentation, always ensuring top quality
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Food Hygiene compliance, knowledge and practices
Availability for rotating roster across Mon to Sun.
Job will require approx. 38 hrs per week.
Completed Trade Qualifications 



Apply today!
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Crossways Hotel are looking for an additional experienced Chef to join the team. You will be working within an energetic, friendly environment, with a dedicated Head Chef and team who are fun and treat each other like a big family. This is a unique opportunity for a professional Chef looking to join the kitchen team and to enjoy the fast-paced environment this venue has to offer. 

We are looking for an outstanding person who has some experience working in a busy commercial kitchen across a variety of cuisines and styles, delivering good quality and modern innovative food.

You;


Minimum 3 years experience in a professional environment
Able to work 5 days across a 7-day operation
Must have qualifications or trade experience equivalent
Flexible and willing attitude, clear communication and customer service skills
Immaculate grooming and pride in presentation
Ability to manage your own sections and deliver a consistently high standard of food throughout service
Take pride in food presentation, always ensuring top quality
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Food Hygiene compliance, knowledge and practices
Availability for rotating roster across Mon to Sun.
Job will require approx. 38 hrs per week.
Completed Trade Qualifications to min Cert IV



Apply today!
https://adr.to/osocuai

Bells Hotel are looking for an additional experienced Cook to join the team. You will be working within an energetic, friendly environment, with a dedicated Head Chef and team who are fun and treat each other like a big family. This is a unique opportunity for a professional cook looking to join the kitchen team and to enjoy the fast-paced environment this venue has to offer. 

We are looking for an outstanding person who has some experience working in a busy commercial kitchen across a variety of cuisines and styles, delivering good quality and modern innovative food.

You;


Minimum 2 years experience in a professional environment
Able to work 5 days across a 7-day operation
Must have qualifications or trade experience equivalent
Flexible and willing attitude, clear communication and customer service skills
Immaculate grooming and pride in presentation
Ability to manage your own sections and deliver a consistently high standard of food throughout service
Take pride in food presentation, always ensuring top quality
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Food Hygiene compliance, knowledge and practices
Availability for rotating roster across Mon to Sun.
Job will require approx. 38 hrs per week.
Completed Trade Qualifications



Apply today!
https://adr.to/rgnsuai

Bells Hotel are looking for an additional experienced Chef to join the team. You will be working within an energetic, friendly environment, with a dedicated Head Chef and team who are fun and treat each other like a big family. This is a unique opportunity for a professional chef looking to join the kitchen team and to enjoy the fast-paced environment this venue has to offer. 

We are looking for an outstanding person who has some experience working in a busy commercial kitchen across a variety of cuisines and styles, delivering good quality and modern innovative food.

You;


Minimum 3 years experience in a professional environment
Able to work 5 days across a 7-day operation
Must have qualifications or trade experience equivalent
Flexible and willing attitude, clear communication and customer service skills
Immaculate grooming and pride in presentation
Ability to manage your own sections and deliver a consistently high standard of food throughout service
Take pride in food presentation, always ensuring top quality
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Food Hygiene compliance, knowledge and practices
Availability for rotating roster across Mon to Sun.
Job will require approx. 38 hrs per week.
Completed Trade Qualifications to min Cert IV



Apply today!
https://adr.to/qonsuai

Our Client is searching for a highly skilled Chef for their busy kitchen in Sydney. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to join its award winning team.

This is a kitchen that thrives on constant creativity and every team player will be encouraged to show what they can do.

About the role
Maintain high level kitchen standards and quality
Ensure that the Kitchen Minimum Standards are being complied to
Assist in the efficient running of Kitchen operations
Deliver outstanding food in taste and presentation

About you
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Commands respect in the kitchen
Team player and supportive of a culture of team work
High food standards in taste and presentation

Click “Apply for this job” to register your interest in this fulltime salaried position with a starting salary $70K - $75K(plus super)

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