Job Description

Chef (Full Time)
Vahin Pty Ltd T/A The Yankees Restaurant and Bar
Hope Island QLD 4212
$78,000 – $80,000 a year | Full-time

About us

The Yankees Restaurant and Bar in Hope Island serves quality food, drinks and friendly service in a relaxed restaurant and bar setting. Our customers are local residents, families and visitors from around the Hope Island community. We are looking for a qualified, experienced Full-Time Chef to run food preparation, cooking and day to day kitchen operations.

About the role

You will plan menus that suit our style and customers, keep food quality and presentation high, and manage food and labour costs, stock levels, ordering and wastage so the kitchen runs efficiently.

Key responsibilities

- Cook the full menu and special meals to a consistently high standard
- Plan and develop menus
- Estimate food and labour costs and minimise wastage
- Check deliveries and match purchase orders to invoices
- Run regular stock takes and investigate any discrepancies
- Delegate, supervise and train kitchen staff, and prepare the kitchen roster
- Keep the kitchen clean, safe and well presented
- Follow WHS, fire, security and food hygiene procedures, and report incidents and accidents
- Comply with the Hospitality Award

About you

- 1 to 2 years experience as a cook
- Relevant industry qualification or proven experience
- Strong planning and management skills




- Excellent communication and a good team player
- Attention to detail
- Passion for food and producing high quality dishes
- Driven to deliver high standards and effective service

What we offer

- $78,000 – $80,000 a year, full time
- Two days off per week
- A good working environment
- Complete support from management

Schedule
Flexible hours, rotating roster, weekend availability and public holidays.

How to apply
Please apply with your resume and a cover letter.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

- Cook the full menu and special meals to a consistently high standard
- Plan and develop menus
- Estimate food and labour costs and minimise wastage
- Check deliveries and match purchase orders to invoices
- Run regular stock takes and investigate any discrepancies
- Delegate, supervise and train kitchen staff, and prepare the kitchen roster
- Keep the kitchen clean, safe and well presented
- Follow WHS, fire, security and food hygiene procedures, and report incidents and accidents
- Comply with the Hospitality Award

Skill & Experience

About you

- 1 to 2 years experience as a cook
- Relevant industry qualification or proven experience
- Strong planning and management skills
- Excellent communication and a good team player
- Attention to detail
- Passion for food and producing high quality dishes
- Driven to deliver high standards and efficient service

📌 Chef (Hope Island)
🏢 Yankees Restaurant & Bar
📍 Hope Island