Chef – Kepos Street Kitchen
Employer: Kepos Street Kitchen
Location: 96 Kepos Street, Redfern NSW 2016
Job type: Full-time (38 hours per week)
Salary: $79,500 per annum + superannuation
About us
Kepos Street Kitchen is a well-established Sydney café that has been proudly serving our community for over 14 years. We are open for breakfast and lunch with full table service, offering a Mediterranean inspired menu alongside a curated wine list and cocktail and beer list. Our kitchen is led by Head Chef and owner Michael Rantissi.
The role
We are looking for an experienced, full-time Chef to join our small but fast-paced kitchen team. You will work closely with Michael on our weekly menu development including weekly specials and play a key part in delivering consistent, high-quality food every service.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present Mediterranean inspired dishes, including grilled meats, seafood and vegetables, for breakfast and lunch table service
- Produce salads, dips, sauces, dressings, cold preparations and desserts to our recipes and presentation standards
- Work closely with Head Chef and owner Michael Rantissi to plan, develop and cost weekly menu specials
- Prepare mise en place and plan daily production to keep service running smoothly
- Portion and plate meals consistently, and monitor food quality throughout preparation and service
- Order and receive stock, inspect deliveries for quality, and manage inventory and FIFO stock rotation
- Control food costs and reduce waste through valuable stock management
- Prepare food to meet special dietary and allergen requirements
- Supervise, train and support junior kitchen staff
- Maintain food safety,
hygiene and HACCP standards in line with NSW Food Authority requirements
- Operate commercial kitchen equipment, including combi ovens, char grills, salamanders, fryers and sous vide
About you
- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or Commercial Cookery (or a higher hospitality or culinary qualification)
- At least 2 years' experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
- Experience in a busy café or restaurant, including fast paced breakfast and lunch service
- Sound knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, hot and cold kitchen
- Experience with stock ordering, inventory control and FIFO rotation
- Experience supervising and training kitchen staff
- NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain) and strong HACCP knowledge
- Great teamwork and communication skills as you will be part of a small but fast-paced team
- Availability to work a rotating breakfast and lunch roster, including weekends
What we offer
- Full-time position, 38 hours per week
- Kepos Street Kitchen is open 7 days a week so will include weekend work
- Salary of $79,500 per annum plus superannuation
- Staff meals provided each day
- Daytime hours for breakfast and lunch service, so your evenings are your own
- Work alongside, and learn from, renowned chef Michael Rantissi
- Creative input into weekly menu and weekly specials
- A supportive, stable workplace with a loyal customer base
How to apply To apply, please send your resume and a short cover letter to
[email protected]. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Pay: $79,500.00 per year
Advantages
- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
Work Location: In person
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