Rate: $28 – $35 per hour, negotiable based on experience
Smoque Brasserie in Chatswood is seeking an experienced Senior Level Chef to join our kitchen team immediately.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop food presentation standards and design food display arrangements
Plan production schedules and assess staffing requirements to maintain smooth service
Calculate required ingredient quantities and estimate food costs
Collaborate to develop recipes and seasonal menus, considering ingredient availability and customer demand
Supervise, train and guide kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking, garnish and plating to uphold consistent quality standards
Inspect raw supplies, kitchen equipment and work areas to comply with operational standards
Manage inventory: ordering goods, stock rotation, waste minimisation; coordinate purchasing and price control within budget
Oversee full kitchen daily operations; participate in interviewing, hiring and training recent kitchen team members
Monitor food cost targets and labour budget performance
Create staff rosters and manage daily shift arrangements
Maintain full working knowledge of OH&S;,
HACCP and the restaurant’s Food Safety Program
Regularly monitor kitchen sanitation and ensure all team members follow hygiene regulations
Selection Criteria
Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent relevant qualification
Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in a comparable senior chef role
Strong communication skills to work closely with the whole team
Able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced multi-function commercial kitchen
Experience developing and rolling out Indian menus, covering casual dining through refined contemporary dishes
Solid understanding of food costing and basic kitchen business management
Positive attitude and qualified work ethic
Possess a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
If you believe you are suitable for this role and can work confidently within our team, please forward your latest CV together with relevant supporting documents for consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Salary packaging
Experience:
Chef: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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