• Permanent, Full-time position
• Work hours: 38 hours per week
• Salary $73,150 to $80,000 per year plus superannuation
What you will be doing:
- Supervision of kitchen in the absence of the Executive. Delegate duties and responsibilities to kitchen employees to ensure service demands are met.
- Lead team members by setting a positive example.
- Assist Executive Chef with menu preparation and ensuring adequate supplies are available for expected service.
- Liaise with Restaurant team members regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.
- Maintain excellent presentation standards and cost control for all food and beverage outlets.
- Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
- Works with and co-ordinates the work of apprentices in the preparation and production of food as required.
- Prepares and ensures availability of mis en place as required.
- Keep all working areas clean and tidy.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.
- Assist with preparation of rosters, ensuring that suitable and cost effective employee levels are maintained at all times. Rosters to be authorized by appropriate department head.
- Report any problems to the Executive Chef
- Prepare, season and cook food as directed, meeting dietary requirements where required
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Oversee and manage kitchen operations
- Clean and organise kitchen and equipment in adherence to hygiene and safety regulations
- Preserve and store foodstuffs in appropriate temperature-controlled facilities
- Recording food temperature
- Train apprentices and other kitchen staff
- Assist with menu planning and development
- Stock management including ordering, rotation and wastage control
