The Coffee Emporium, located in Bankstown NSW 2200, requires a full-time, skilled, and experienced Chef to manage our kitchen, guide, train and handle the staff independently.

To be considered for this role you must have:

- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.
- Or at least three years of relevant experience to substitute the formal qualification.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in similar role.
- You must be an Australian Citizen/ Permanent Resident or have proper working rights.

Role:

The position of Chef is a ‘hands on’ position, responsible for working in and assisting in managing the operation of the kitchen on a day-to-day basis. The Chef is an integral part of the restaurant and its’ Team and is responsible for cutting-edge cooking, and for guiding and training the kitchen staff in their daily duties.

Your main duties include:

- Primarily responsible for overseeing the kitchen operation of the business and coordinate the work with cooks and other kitchen staff.
- Responsible for designing the menu, review food and beverage purchases, and often train cooks and other food preparation workers.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety at all times.
- Responsible for Preparation, cooking and presenting dishes as per business menu and demonstrate excellent food preparation practices, portion control and end to end food production.
- Follow all business operational kitchen process and procedures, achieving all required standards.




- Responsible for monitoring portion and food consumption and waste control to maintain profit margins without compromising 100% customer satisfaction.
- Take responsibility for delivering the highest measures of food production and presentation to customers including managing the live cooking stations.
- Suggest innovation and commercially viable ideas to improve food quality and introduce new seasonal dishes.
- Check freshness of food and ingredients.
- Plan menus, develop recipes, ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals, and determine how to present the food.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
- Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies.

Key Behaviours:

- At least 2-3 years of work experience in similar role and plating styles ambience and presentation.
- Familiar with different culinary cooking methods products and techniques.
- Organised planner of menu development focused on different food items.
- Knowledge of all continental spices and cooking tools.
- Comfortable adjusting food to taste, diet etc.
- Thrives under pressure in a high-volume food environment.
- High standard of personal hygiene.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant food and health & safety regulations.

The suitable candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills.

Salary - $78,000-$85,000 plus super

Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Pay: $78,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (Bankstown)
🏢 The Coffee Emporium
📍 Bankstown