Chef Full Time

CS Trading No. 1 Pty Ltd T/A El Corte Fino

Sydney, NSW 2000

$80,000 a year - Full-time

CS Trading No. 1 Pty Ltd, trading as El Corte Fino, operates El Corte, an Argentinian steakhouse located at Shop 2 C08, Ground Floor, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000. The restaurant offers a distinctive dining experience inspired by Argentina's rich culinary traditions, combining premium produce, authentic Argentinian flavours, fire-cooked dishes and warm hospitality. Its menu showcases traditional parrilla-style cooking, featuring quality Australian beef, signature steaks prepared over an open flame, empanadas, house-made chimichurri and a range of other dishes reflecting Argentinian cuisine.

The business is committed to delivering memorable dining experiences through its emphasis on food quality, authentic cooking techniques, carefully selected ingredients and professional customer service. In addition to its regular restaurant operations, El Corte provides a range of dining and hospitality experiences, including waterfront dining, group celebrations, private functions, special events and late-night dining. Catering to local residents, domestic and international visitors, tourists, corporate customers and the wider Sydney community, the restaurant aims to establish itself as a recognised destination for authentic Argentinian steakhouse dining.

To support its ongoing operations and maintain its high culinary standards, CS Trading No. 1 Pty Ltd seeks to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Full-Time Chef to oversee food preparation, cooking activities and kitchen operations. The successful candidate will play an important role in menu planning, food preparation, managing kitchen activities, maintaining food quality and presentation, supervising kitchen staff and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements. This position is essential to maintaining the restaurant's distinctive culinary offering, operational efficiency and continued success.

About the role:

The role of a Chef at CS Trading No. 1 Pty Ltd, trading as El Corte Fino,



involves a broad range of responsibilities that are essential to the effective operation and continued success of the restaurant. A key responsibility is planning, developing and refining menus that reflect the restaurant's Argentinian culinary identity, traditional steakhouse offerings, customer preferences and operational requirements while maintaining high standards of food quality, flavour and presentation. This requires strong culinary expertise, creativity and a sound understanding of food cost management, particularly in relation to premium meat products, fresh ingredients, purchasing requirements and kitchen labour.

The Chef is also responsible for estimating food and labour costs, monitoring stock levels, coordinating the procurement of ingredients and maintaining appropriate inventory levels to minimise wastage and ensure the efficient use of resources. Particular attention must be given to the selection, storage, handling and preparation of quality meat and other ingredients to maintain freshness, consistency and food safety. Through effective kitchen planning, cost control and resource management, the Chef helps ensure that dishes are prepared consistently, authentic cooking techniques are maintained and customers receive a high-quality dining experience.

These responsibilities are fundamental to maintaining El Corte Fino's culinary standards, operational efficiency, financial sustainability and reputation as an Argentinian steakhouse in Sydney.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure the presentation and cleanliness of the kitchen is maintained to a high standard.
- Ensure the highest quality and presentation of all food products served, including the production and preparation of food.
- Ensure a high standard of customer service is developed and maintained in the kitchen.

- Cook different food of the menu.
- Cook Special meals.





- Ensure stock levels for trade requirements are maintained for food and related equipment.
- Check all kitchen deliveries and creation of purchase orders to match all invoices received for kitchen supplies.
- Maintain, continually review and improve food stock control systems and processes.
- Ensure regular and concise food stock takes are conducted and any discrepancies are investigated.

- Delegate tasks, direct and supervise kitchen staff to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the kitchen.
- Development of kitchen staff rostering.
- Correctly train new staff to ensure their operational effectiveness.
- Train and develop staff to increase their skills and knowledge in food preparation and presentation.
- Abide by Policies and Procedures in relation to employee issues.
- Maintain internal communications to ensure productivity and teamwork.

- Report and document all incidents/accidents as per procedures.
- Practice and promote policies and procedures in relation to fire, occupational health and safety, security and food hygiene standards.
- Ensure compliance with the Hospitality Award.
- Promote a safe and healthy workplace and minimize any safety hazards or risks by either eliminating or controlling the risk.
- Report all matters that have the potential to adversely affect the restaurant.

Candidate must have:

- 1-2 years previous experience as a cook.
- Be able to work within a team to continue to meet the high standards expected excellent communicate
- Relevant qualification of industry skills or proven experience
- Strong management and planning skills
- Attention to detail
- Passion for food and producing high quality dishes
- Driven to achieve high standard and efficient service

We will provide:

- Good working setting
- Complete support from management
- Two days off per week

Schedule:

- Flexible hours
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability

If you are interested in the role available please apply with a resume and cover letter.

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (Sydney)
🏢 CS TRADING NO.1
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