WHO WE ARE:
Helga's Pancake House located in the beautiful CBD of Cairns opened its doors in 2015 and has since developed a high reputation for high quality breakfast & lunch. Our guests are able to enjoy fresh, mostly organic pancake creations, our ingredients & produce are sourced mainly locally, and all dishes are made from scratch and fresh to order.
We are currently on the look-out for a hands-on Head Chef with the ability to lead by example, motivate & mentor the small team while maintaining a professional, efficient, safe, profitable and enjoyable kitchen environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Planning, preparing, calculating and cooking a variety of dishes, using skill, creativity and cost effective methods
• Interviewing, hiring, training and developing kitchen team members in all areas of food operations
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Managing performance, rewarding and providing feedback to team members as well as addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensuring the ongoing practice of safe food handling and preparation techniques
• Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other regulations
• Developing weekly specials and contributing to menu development
• Managing budgeted labour and food costs
• Working closely with the Restaurant Manager to maintain a successful operation
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following qualifications:
• At least 3 years of professional kitchen experience
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a leading position (Sous Chef, Head Chef or Executive Chef)
• Legendary guest service skills and a make it happen attitude
• A commitment to continually increase knowledge of our products and services in order to offer exceptional experiences to our guests
We offer a competitive salary package to the right candidate. No public holiday work involved as we are closed on all public holidays. No split shifts, weekend work required.
Please send your application to [email protected]
Helga's Pancake House located in the beautiful CBD of Cairns opened its doors in 2015 and has since developed a high reputation for high quality breakfast & lunch. Our guests are able to enjoy fresh, mostly organic pancake creations, our ingredients & produce are sourced mainly locally, and all dishes are made from scratch and fresh to order.
We are currently on the look-out for a hands-on Head Chef with the ability to lead by example, motivate & mentor the small team while maintaining a professional, efficient, safe, profitable and enjoyable kitchen environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Planning, preparing, calculating and cooking a variety of dishes, using skill, creativity and cost effective methods
• Interviewing, hiring, training and developing kitchen team members in all areas of food operations
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Managing performance, rewarding and providing feedback to team members as well as addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensuring the ongoing practice of safe food handling and preparation techniques
• Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other regulations
• Developing weekly specials and contributing to menu development
• Managing budgeted labour and food costs
• Working closely with the Restaurant Manager to maintain a successful operation
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following qualifications:
• At least 3 years of professional kitchen experience
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a leading position (Sous Chef, Head Chef or Executive Chef)
• Legendary guest service skills and a make it happen attitude
• A commitment to continually increase knowledge of our products and services in order to offer exceptional experiences to our guests
We offer a competitive salary package to the right candidate. No public holiday work involved as we are closed on all public holidays. No split shifts, weekend work required.
Please send your application to [email protected]
