Full-time Chef position available with market-competitive salary. Work in a dynamic team in Dee Why, NSW 2099. Apply today through 11 Recruitment!

Highlights

- Full-Time Chef
- $75,000 - $85,000 p.a. plus superannuation
- Work in a professional environment.

Position Overview
Thr3 Pty Ltd, trading as Girdlers - Girdlers is a café and restaurant business with four locations across NSW, including Dee Why, Manly, Brookvale and Avalon, known for wholesome and healthier food choices. Its menu caters to a wide range of tastes and dietary needs, offering chicken, beef, pork, fresh fish and vegetable dishes alongside coffee and beverages, and welcomes everyone from families to vegans, vegetarians and people with food sensitivities.

As a Chef at Girdlers, you will be responsible for planning menus, preparing and cooking high-quality, health-focused dishes and overseeing kitchen operations to deliver a consistent dining experience. This position requires strong culinary expertise and the ability to lead a kitchen team in a busy café and restaurant environment.

Responsibilities and Tasks

- Plan and develop seasonal café and restaurant menus that reflect Girdlers' focus on wholesome, healthier food choices.
- Estimate food and labour costs, and order ingredients and supplies to meet daily service requirements.
- Prepare and cook a range of dishes, including chicken, beef, pork, fish and vegetable-based meals, to the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes to ensure consistent taste,



freshness and presentation.
- Discuss food preparation with management and kitchen staff, and demonstrate cooking techniques to junior team members.
- Explain and enforce food safety and hygiene requirements across the kitchen.
- Prepare meals to suit diverse dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy-related requests.
- Manage stock rotation, labelling and correct storage of food to minimise waste and maintain food safety.
- Assist in training, rostering and supervising kitchen staff during busy breakfast, lunch and dinner service periods.
- Work closely with front-of-house and barista staff to ensure meals are delivered promptly and accurately.

Qualifications and Skills

- Relevant qualification.
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Chef.
- Strong knowledge of healthy, plant-based and allergen-friendly cooking.
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices.
- Experience in menu planning, food costing and stock control.
- Leadership and communication skills to guide a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

Salary
The role offers a remuneration package ranging from $75,000 - $85,000 p.a. plus superannuation for a 38-hour work week.

How to Apply
11 Recruitment is your pathway to securing this exciting opportunity. We are looking forward to facilitating your application and potentially welcoming you to a company that values expertise. Apply now and let us help you take the next step in your career.

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📌 Chef - Thr3 Pty Ltd NSW 2099 (Dee Why)
🏢 11 Recruitment
📍 Dee Why