Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Whether you currently cook in Dubai, Doha or Riyadh, a full-time Chef role on Queensland's Sunshine Coast could be a considered next move. The position sits within the bar and grill of a popular tourist venue, where the kitchen produces a lunch and dinner menu and caters for functions and events in a versatile event space.
Expect refined Western cuisine with Asian fusion accents, shaped by the region and by an international team from many cultural backgrounds. You would work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, taking an integral role in daily kitchen operations and protecting exceptional standards of quality, presentation and service. Visa sponsorship opportunities are available for suitable eligible applicants.
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Key Responsibilities
- Bring every dish through preparation, cooking, plating and garnish at a consistently high standard
- Take stewardship of an assigned kitchen section
- Accept, inspect and account for incoming deliveries as business procedures require
- Keep stock rotating in a disciplined way, limit wastage and manage inventory with care
- Ensure an orderly, spotless kitchen that meets food safety and hygiene requirements
- Oversee portioning, food costs and quality
- Partner with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef when menus are developed, recipes prepared and dishes costed
- Orchestrate preparation and service so food arrives promptly at peak times, while guiding, training and supporting colleagues
Requirements & Eligibility
- A relevant culinary qualification, or alternatively at least five years of full-time kitchen experience in a comparable setting
- Assurance at every station, including pans, larder, grill, pizza and dessert
- A strong passion for food and flavour, matched by an eye for quality and presentation
- Excellent skills as a communicator and as a team member
- Composure when multitasking and the capacity to perform effectively at a fast pace
- Proactive problem-solving and time management, with a reliable, punctual and professional work ethic
- Flexibility across a seven-day roster that takes in weekends, school holidays and split shifts
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