Chef – Longreach QLD

Kogan People Solutions is working with a well-regarded venue running offering a broad menu built on local suppliers and seasonal produce including high quality steaks and other meat dishes, seafood, and well prepared salads. The venue is seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join and help lead its kitchen team

The workplace culture is positive and respectful; you'll enjoy leading the team here.

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If you're a talented Chef looking for a current challenge managing the busy kitchen at this popular venue, delivering outstanding culinary experiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities of our Chef will include:

- Lead, mentor and support the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
- Assist with the onboarding and training of cooks and kitchen staff.
- Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals across all sections of the kitchen.
- Manage daily kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering, waste management and cost control.
- Develop, test, cost and introduce seasonal menu items and daily specials, establishing recipe specifications in consultation with the management team.
- Maintain strict compliance with OH&S;, food safety and HACCP standards.




- Work alongside the management team to ensure efficient kitchen operations and consistently high standards of food and service.

About you:

- You have a genuine passion for cooking and take pride in the quality and presentation of every dish.
- You bring a positive approach to kitchen leadership and can motivate and support a cohesive and hardworking team.
- You work well with others, remain calm under pressure and are comfortable taking responsibility during busy service periods.
- You have solid experience working in similar restaurants or busy professional dining environments.

To be successfully considered for the role, you:

- Will ideally hold relevant vocational or tertiary qualifications.
- Must have at least 1-Year of relevant employment experience. .
- Are available to work across the venue's working week, including weekdays and weekends.
- Offer proven ability to prioritise, set goals and take responsibility for achieving them.
- Possess a thorough understanding of food safety and HACCP requirements.
- Understand cost control, time management, prioritisation and cost-efficient procurement practices.
- Have demonstrated ability to lead, support and get the best from other members of a kitchen team.

You must possess unrestricted full-time Australian working rights to be considered for this role.

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