Chef Roles - Demi, Chef De Partie, Head Chef

Job DescriptionDo you thrive in the kitchen? We are hiring for multiple chef roles to share their creative flair with our kitchen team. We currently have positions available for Demi Chef, Chef de Partie, and Head Chef - Across a range of Australian regional locations outside of Sydney, Melbourne, & Brisbane.As our next Demi Chef, you will:Ensure high quality and presentation of food provided to Guests, according to Property standard and within a reasonable timeframe of service.Oversee prep of food items during non-service periods - ensure that prep is stocked to appropriate levels and that service areas are set up for efficiency. Maintain strong product knowledge of menu items and seasonal ingredientsEnsures adequate support, leadership and training is provided to kitchen Team Members of a lower level.Facilitate open communication with Management to ensure understanding of cuisine standardsEnsure all food items are rotated to provide continually fresh produce - keep cool rooms and dry stores clean and tidy at all times. Ensures supplies and resources are maintained to within par levelsEnsures completion of daily mise-en-place listsMinimise wastage at all times, whilst also ensuring other kitchen Team Members are trained on efficient cooking techniques to minimise wastageMaintain equipment - ensure all care is taken to prolong equipment life by keeping clean and handling with care at all timesUndertaking of kitchen duties, including cleaning of equipment and preparing serviceAs our next Chef de Partie, you will:Ensure high quality and presentation of food provided to Guests, according to Property standard and within a reasonable timeframe of service. • Oversees training, growth and development of kitchen Team Members of a lower level, ensuring consistent leadership is demonstrated in the kitchen during service periods.Oversee prep of food items during non-service periods - ensure that prep is stocked to appropriate levels and that service areas are set up for efficiency. Keep up to date with industry changes by actively networking with industry peers and venuesFoster and promote a harmonious working environment within the kitchen and wider outlet team, encouraging open communication during service periodsFacilitate open communication within the kitchen team to ensure understanding of cuisine standardsEnsure all food items are rotated to provide continually fresh produce - keep cool rooms and dry stores clean and tidy at all times. Ensures supplies and resources are maintained to within par levelsEnsures completion of daily mise-en-place listsOversees ordering and stock control Minimise wastage at all times, whilst also ensuring other kitchen Team Members are trained on efficient cooking techniques to minimise wastageMaintain equipment - ensure all care is taken to prolong equipment life by keeping clean and handling with care at all timesUndertaking of kitchen duties when required, including cleaning of equipment and preparing service areasAs our next Head Chef, you will:Ensure high quality and presentation of food provided to Guests, according to Property standard and within a reasonable timeframe of service. • Responsible for achieving set profit targets for the outlet.Demonstrates superior product knowledge of menu items and seasonal ingredients and ensures this knowledge is filtered down to the wider kitchen team. Keep up to date with industry changes by actively networking with industry peers and venues.Foster and promote a harmonious working environment within the kitchen and wider outlet team, encouraging open communication during service periods.Facilitate open communication within the kitchen team to ensure understanding of cuisine standards.Seasonal a-la-carte menu design and costing with expectation to capture both in-house and local markets.Implement daily/weekly specials Banquet menu design to achieve a quality, easily marketed product that is cost effective.Assist in achieving set targets on cost of food.Monthly accurate stock takes of all consumables.Ensures supplies and resources are maintained to within par levels - overseeing ordering and stock control where necessary. Ensures completion of daily mise-en-place lists. Minimises wastage at all times, whilst also ensuring other kitchen Team Members are trained on efficient cooking techniques to minimise wastage.Maintain equipment - ensure all care is taken to prolong equipment life by keeping clean and handling with care at all times.QualificationsLeadership experience within a professional kitchen environmentDemonstrated experience with dietary requirements including creating menus to suit those requirementsDemonstrated experience and understanding of adhering to local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements & an understanding of HACCP managementWith culture at the core of this business, you will be a leader invested in your staff, their development and productivityA food Safety Supervisor certificate is desiredHigh levels of organisation & time management skillsAdditional InformationDemi Chef Base Hourly Rate: $27.83Chef de Partie Base Hourly Rate: $28.57For Chef various levels above, equivalent to $54,992.08 - $65,000 based on working days and penalties applicable as per the Hospitality Industry General Award; $71,000 - $95,000 (gross) Head Chef Salary Band based on experience and qualifications