Commis Chef - Hamilton Hotel

• Above HIGA award pay rate + Paid Overtime & Public Holiday Rates
• Come for the higher pay and stay for career development.  Start as a Commis and finish a Head Chef
• Amazing perks - check out our full benefits at the bottom of this ad

Located just off the banks of the Brisbane River, Hamilton Hotel has been standing since 1865, serving locals and visitors alike ever since. Just a short 15 minute drive from the heart of Brisbane's CBD, and an even shorter ride from Brisbane's Airport we're in the perfect spot for our guests to appreciate the best of Brisbane.

There’s places to go, so dream big
We’re part of a big group that caters for big dreams. You can go places within ALH and beyond! 

Sound good? Read on.

This is a brilliant opportunity to become a Commis Chef at the Hamilton Hotel.

What you’ll do:

• Assist the senior chefs in preparing a variety of meals according to menu and orders
• Work efficiently to ensure timely delivery of dishes to guests.
• Comply with safety and health policies, procedure and role responsibilities as defined in the Safety and Health Responsibilities and Accountabilities procedure
• Setup and cleaning of kitchen

• 95k Plus Super + Benefits on Offer 
• Work in a Beautiful Resort Location 
• Join an International Company With Global Growth Opportunities

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Sous Chef to help lead our team at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort.   

This role will work Closely with the Executive Chef and overlook the overall operation of Bistro, Restaurant, and conferencing. 

This unique position will be responsible for the formulation of culinary dishes, whilst supervising and providing guidance to the kitchen and restaurant teams.

Key Responsibilities Include:  

• Overseeing the performance of kitchen team members, upholding a standard of excellence and uniformity in the products offered to guests 
• Assisting in the creation of menus, along with their corresponding cost analysis 
• Managing inventory levels and overseeing all back of house food and labour expenses 
• Implementing procedures to ensure an elevated standard of presentation, sanitation, service, and product calibre 
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and food standards 
• Managing the recruitment, induction, training, and rostering of all kitchen team members 
• Curating and refining recipes to meet discerning culinary preferences, restrictions, and sensitivities 
• Crafting meals tailored to an array of dietary limitations and allergies

Expected Hours: 38 hours per week

Location: 15 Thompsons Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320

Salary: $90,000-$95,000

Approved Sponsor: Oaks Hotels & Resorts Suites

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Eureka 89 is the stunning events and dining space on the top floor of Eureka Tower in Melbourne. We host a wide variety of events - corporate lunches, dinners or cocktail parties, media launches, private milestone celebrations and weddings. We also operate a chef’s tasting dining room, open to the public throughout the week.

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond’s impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxe lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, passionate and experienced Pastry Chef to join our team at Eureka 89. This is a full-time position with an immediate start due to business growth. In this hands-on role, you will prepare and bake a variety of desserts and sweet goodsfor our six and eight-course Chef’s Tasting menu, plus event canapés. You will also maintain the highest standards of food quality and hygiene and develop expertise in your assigned specialty.

Your duties will include:

1. Food Production Management: Overseeing the preparation and execution of cheese and pastry courses, ensuring that all dishes meet high restaurant standards, and managing food production to maximise quality and efficiency.
2. Hygiene and Safety Compliance: Maintaining the highest levels of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, ensuring all food safety regulations are adhered to, particularly regarding allergens and dietary requirements.
3. Inventory Control and Ordering: Managing stock levels, conducting regular stock rotations, and ordering ingredients in line with monthly budgets, while reporting any shortages and wastage to the Executive Chef/Head Chef.
4. Mentoring and Team Support: Monitoring and training junior kitchen staff members, providing creative input on new menus, and assisting the Head and Executive Chefs in planning and preparing desserts that cater to various dietary needs.

This is a hands-on position requiring attention to detail and a positive work attitude. You may be required to work any of the seven days of the calendar week, including weekends and gazetted public holidays. A standard working day can consist of up to 12 working hours, within the hours of 07:00hrs and 00:00hrs.

If you have strong culinary skills, excellent communication abilities, and a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery / Pastry (preferred)
• Provide First Aid & CPR (preferred)
• Food Handling Safety Certificate (essential, or willing to obtain upon commencement)
• Knowledge of industry best practices

About You

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar Pastry Chef role
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality food unsupervised, with knowledge of all sections
• Can ensure a kitchen meets all compliance and regulations, including hygiene and food safety guidelines
• Appropriate knowledge of ingredients, cooking methods and best practices
• Ability to show initiative to take on more responsibility
• Ability to control food production to maximise quality and efficiency
• Monitor and train junior kitchen team, while supporting the Kitchen Management
• Good leadership skills, with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills, with high fluency in English
• Entitlement to work in Australia

A pre-employment medical and National Police Check may be required as part of this recruitment process.

Are you ready to join us? Your journey begins here!

To apply, please submit your resume, along with a Cover Letter telling us a little bit about you. If you have any questions about the position, please call James Watts – HR Advisor on 0456 223 830.

Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, so don't wait, apply now!

As a Journey Beyond employee, you'll enjoy:

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• An attractive salary with an annual performance / salary review
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave Program
• Purchased Leave Policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise

What you’ll be doing:

• Food preparation for breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service, functions and buffet service.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment whilst ensuring a product of high quality and presentation standards. 
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy. Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.
• Ensure all food produced is in line with kitchen recipes and standards.
• Check all food is stored and handled correctly as per current food health and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor daily kitchen food and product requirements and advise the supervisor of these well in advance.
• Assist and liaise with chef on duty as required.