About the business Velvet Bean, located in Kangaroo Flat, Greater Bendigo is recruiting dedicated full-time Cook/ Chef/ Restaurant Manager to join our innovative kitchen team. About the role: Duties/Responsibilities: For Cook Be able to prepare all ingredients/menu meals - adherence to service times with consistency and quality of meals Ensure high standards, quality control are maintained at all times Efficiently manage of stock levels, ordering stock HACCP compliance, food safety procedures and OH&S regulations General kitchen and cleaning duties as required Duties/Responsibilities: For Chef Plan and organize the preparation and cooking of food in a number of settings. Develop menus, specify food purchases and analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs Strong business acumen, operational understanding and cost management reporting - including working to budgets and forecasting, managing labor costs, target achievement Manage the day to day operation of the kitchen, supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation front of house and administrative areas Stock management & staff roster Recruit and train new staffs Observe kitchen hygiene according to the occupational health and safety regulations Duties/Responsibilities: For Restaurant Manager Manage the day to day operation of the restaurant including kitchen, front of house and administrative areas Strong business acumen, operational understanding and cost management reporting - including working to budgets and forecasting, managing labor costs, targets achievement. Stock management & staff roster Recruit and ensure effective training and development for staff Implement company policies and procedures to ensure compliance of all operational standards Benefits and perks Great salary package ($75,000 - $95,000) will be awarded to the right candidate Skills and experience Ideal Candidate must be: Previous experience in a similar role Passion for delivering exceptional customer service, excellent quality food production and service Sound leadership and interpersonal skills Ability to be highly organized, reliable and responsible Effectively work well under pressure Must be able to commit for the long term If this sounds like you, please send your resume and cover letter to apply.
