Waurn Ponds Hotel

Position 2 Cooks & 2 Chefs

Nestled within our premium hotel property, our flagship restaurant boasts an expansive 400 seat capacity, delivering a high volume, premium dining experience. As a bustling, full service venue, we operate across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, executi ng diverse menus, dynamic daily specials, and large scale banquets. We pride ourselves on a high energy, fast paced environment where kitchen precision and culinary excellence are central to our daily success

Key Responsibilities

 Menu & Dish Design: Plan and design innovative menus, daily specials, and recipe specifications while monitoring food and labor costs.

 Kitchen Operations: Manage daily back of house operations, ensuring all food preparation meets strict quality and presentation standards.

 Staff Management: Train, supervise, and coordinate kitchen staff and apprentices, maintaining an organized and collaborative environment.

 Inventory Control: Estimate food volumes, place stock orders with suppliers, and manage inventory to minimize wastage.

 Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to Australian food hygiene,



safety (HACCP), and commercial kitchen sanitation standards.

 Prepare, cook, and present dishes to established standards

Maintain consistency in portioning, presentation, and food quality

Assist with menu planning and current dish development

Coordinate kitchen activities during service

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering

Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety compliance

Work closely with the team to ensure smooth daily operations

Requirements & Experience:

 Qualifications: Minimum AQF Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent international qualification in Culinary Arts /Commercial Cookery).

 Experience: At least 1 years of full time, relevant work experience in a fast paced, full service commercial kitchen.

 Skill s: Strong leadership abilities, proficiency in menu costing, excellent communication, and ability to handle high pressure services.

Pay: $79,500.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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