Gourmet China on Tedder is a fully licensed restaurant specializing in authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a menu of Cantonese and Szechuan dishes, located on Tedder Avenue in Main Beach on the Gold Coast. Reporting to the Director, the Chef will be responsible for planning and organising the preparation and cooking of the restaurant's range of Chinese dishes while maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and food safety standards. The role will also be responsible for menu planning, food costing, ordering of food supplies, and the supervision and training of kitchen staff to maintain an efficient kitchen operation during busy service periods.

Key responsibilities

- Plan and develop menus, daily specials, banquet and set menus in consultation with the Director.
- Estimate food and labour costs, and manage food costing and portion control to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Order food supplies from suppliers, receive and rotate stock, and ensure inventory is properly managed and food wastage is minimised.
- Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation to ensure consistency with the restaurant's standards.
- Prepare and cook a wide range of lunch, dinner and banquet dishes, including the restaurant's range of Chinese stocks, sauces and marinades.
- Cook food using traditional Chinese techniques including wok stir-frying, deep-frying, steaming, braising, roasting, claypot and sizzling plate cookery.
- Portion, plate and present dishes to the restaurant's quality and presentation standards,



including shared-plate and banquet service.
- Discuss food preparation issues with the Director, kitchen staff and front-of-house staff, including dietary requirements and the modification of dishes for vegetarian, gluten free and allergy-related requests.
- Demonstrate techniques and advise kitchen staff on cooking procedures, including Chinese food preparation techniques.
- Supervise and train kitchen hands and junior kitchen staff, and assist with the selection of kitchen staff.

About you

- Minimum 2+ years' experience as a Chef in a busy restaurant.
- Experience preparing authentic Chinese cuisine, particularly Cantonese and/or Szechuan dishes, is highly regarded.
- Demonstrated wok cooking skills and knowledge of Chinese ingredients, sauces and cooking methods.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.
- Ability to plan menus, control food costs and supervise kitchen staff.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a quick-paced kitchen.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality food and customer satisfaction.
- Desirable: AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Diploma of Hospitality Management or above.

About us

Gourmet China on Tedder (Along Pty Ltd) is a fully licensed restaurant specializing in authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a menu of Cantonese and Szechuan dishes, located on Tedder Avenue in Main Beach on the Gold Coast.

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