Job Description

Saigon Palace Cafe is a cosy full-service restaurant that serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The extensive menu offering includes a wide variety of meals including traditional beef soup, rice paper rolls, fresh salads, stir-fried dishes among others.
n We are currently looking for a Chef to join our team.
n Salary Range AUD 80,000 – AUD 85,000 annually.

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The Role

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Demonstrate understanding of food preparation and production in the kitchen department, whilst taking direction from the Head Chef to ensure smooth operation of all kitchen duties.

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Key Responsibilities

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Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:

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- Ensures the consistency of all menu items regardless of time of day or period of service
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- Day to day effective involvement in food operations.
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- Liaising with Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth delivery of food to guests.
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- Operation of kitchen equipment to achieve required results for ala carte and function service
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- Work with the head chef to advance and improve current food operations.
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- Has understanding of stock control and works together with the Head Chef to minimize wastage.
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- Compliance and understanding of food safety policy and procedures (HACCP)
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- Follows kitchen systems, policies, and procedures on shift.
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- Responding to the Head Chefs requests to perform other tasks from time to time which contribute to the overall success of the venue's -operations.
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- Maintaining service standards particularly during peak periods
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- Maintain a 'Can-do' attitude in the face of adversity
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Skill & Experience

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The Requirements:
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- All applicants must have at least 1 years of experience in a commercial kitchen
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- Commercial cookery qualifications are preferred but not essential. All applicants are encourage to apply.
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- A positive, friendly and enthusiastic attitude
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- The ability to excel under pressure in a high-volume setting with excellent problem-solving skills
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- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship skills
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- Have a strongly skill of making Vietnamese bread rolls, Rice Paper Rolls, Spring Rolls, Dimsim, Wonton to assist staff during rush hour.
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- Have a strongly knowledge background of Vietnamese Cuisine including ingredients such as herbs and seasoning in order to prevent allergic issues.
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- Demonstrated and verifiable prior experience
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- Excellent people and time management skills – ability to work with international staff
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- Willingness to work on weekends
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- Seeking a long term, full time role
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- Excellent presentation and communication skills
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- Ability to balance high volume periods and peak service times
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📌 Chef (Queensland)
🏢 Saigon Palace Cafe
📍 Queensland