The Client Southport Surf Club Supporters Club in Main Beach in QLD has its in-house dining establishment that has been dedicated to offering a top-tier dining experience, where guests can enjoy delicious meals crafted from locally sourced ingredients, as well as a diverse selection of beverages. They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their team. The Role This is for a full time role with an annual salary set between $75,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation. Duties will include: Create and update pub menu with special focus on local produce and sustainability Develop recipes through measurements to maintain food standards Contact and open accounts with food suppliers Purchase equipment for kitchen from local wholesalers Stock (Inventory) management such as daily, weekly and monthly basis to reduce waste Organise purchase, shipping, storage and delivery Advise and assist a director and a head chef with hiring cooks and assistant staff Train and teach junior chefs and cooks with Australian food safety standards Organise staff rostering through Deputy program Supervise and oversee activities of cooks and assistant staff Ensure and monitor quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation Manage high volume of food operations Discuss food preparation issues with a director, a head chef, cooks and assistant staff Ensure to comply with nutrition, sanitation and safety standards Explain and enforce hygiene regulations Remedy possible problems and defects at kitchen operation Demonstrate techniques to cooks and assistant staff, and advise on cooking Divide food into portions and add gravies, sauces and garnishes Oversee process for freezing and preserving foods Ensure to order food materials on a timely basis Prepare and cook cuisines Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff Record production and operational data on specified forms Requirements Relevant qualifications in cookery Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen Experience and knowledge in modern Australian pub cuisine is essential Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in developing menu and new dish planning Must have at least 2 years of commercial experience in operating grill and cooking over open fire Passion for great food and presentation Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team Experience in training kitchen staff Ability to work well under pressure Must have full availability to work weekends, evenings and Public Holidays
