Full-Time Chef – Kiki’s Tavern

Employer: Kiki’s Tavern
Position: Full-Time Chef
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Kiki’s Tavern is seeking an experienced and passionate Full time Chef to join our kitchen team.

This is a fantastic chance for an experienced Chef to become part of an established hospitality venue and work within a professional and supportive team environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality food, maintaining kitchen standards, and supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.

What We Offer

- The opportunity to work within a professional team who foster an exceptional working environment.

- The chance to be a part of a team in an iconic pub/ cafe.

- The role on offer is a permanent position, and will sit within an established team, with long-term goals and new opportunities on the horizon.

About You

We are looking for a Chef who:

- Has proven experience delivering high-quality food and maintaining excellent kitchen standards

- Has experience with menu planning, food preparation and cooking

- Has strong knowledge of a la carte and function service

- Can work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment

- Has excellent organisational and time-management skills

- Is able to follow directions while also demonstrating initiative

- Has a genuine passion for food and hospitality

- Is a strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Can remain calm and professional under pressure

- Has leadership skills and the ability to supervise and support other kitchen staff

- Is committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety

Key Responsibilities

Your primary duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Planning menus and introducing creative dishes in consultation with management





- Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard

- Preparing food for a la carte and function services

- Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation of all dishes

- Ordering food supplies and kitchen ingredients based on menu requirements and stock levels

- Liaising with suppliers to place and confirm orders

- Monitoring stock levels and inventory

- Receiving and checking deliveries for quality, quantity and freshness

- Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on appropriate cooking procedures

- Properly storing, freezing and preserving raw, semi-prepared and cooked food

- Supervising and coordinating kitchen staff during service

- Allocating duties and assisting with kitchen rosters and staffing requirements

- Training, mentoring and developing apprentice chefs and other kitchen team members

- Monitoring cleaning schedules and ensuring food hygiene standards are maintained

- Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety and food safety requirements

- Implementing workplace policies and procedures as directed by management

- Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen at all times

- Supporting the overall smooth operation of the kitchen and venue

Skills and Qualifications

Applicants should have:

- AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

- AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

- Relevant skills assessment, where applicable

- A minimum of three years’ full-time relevant experience in a Chef role

- Previous experience working in reputable restaurants, pubs, or similar hospitality venues in Australia

- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations

The advertised position of chef will be subject to probationary period of up to 3 months. This opportunity is perfect for an experienced Chef who have passion for food and cooking. This position is on a permanent long-term basis and will sit within an established team.

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