Chef/Cook/Restaurant Manager

Chef

Full-time/Permanent

$78,000 -$80,000 (salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare and properly present food for regular service and functions

• Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen staff

• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to plan and develop recipes and menus,

• considering factors such as seasonal availability of ingredients, the likely number of customers, portion size and final menu price

• Provide costings of new menu items

• Check the quantity and quality of received products to ensure correct items are as ordered and standards are met

• Monitor and maintain stock levels to reduce wastage

• Inspect equipment, work areas and general supplies to ensure conformance to established health and safety standards

• Instruct and train other kitchen workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation, etc. of food

• Monitor and enforce sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations

• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services

• Assist in recruitment and induction of kitchen staff

• Discuss with the Restaurant Manager any equipment purchases and repairs required

• Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions such as weddings, parties and banquets

• Other managerial tasks associated with the operation of the kitchen, as required

Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant AQF Diploma & Relevant AQF Cert lV

3 years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications

Applicants with qualifications will need to demonstrate 2 years of relevant experience

Cook

Full-time/Permanent

$76,000 -$78,000 (salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily preparation of all ingredients and menu items

• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications

• Prepare food for special dietary needs

• Prepare and store all meat, poultry and vegetables and other food according to standard and following procedures closely

• Maintain a clean kitchen and use kitchen appliances and equipment safely

• Restock all items as needed throughout shift and ensure items are as ordered and standards are met

• Understand and maintain knowledge of proper use and maintenance of all equipment in cooking station

• Ensure that all health, safety and hygiene regulations are strictly adhered to at all times

• Undertake cleaning, sanitation of all kitchen areas

Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant AQF Cert llI including 2 years of on-the-job experience or Cert IV

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience may replace the requirement of having a

qualification.

Applicants with qualifications must demonstrate 2 years of relevant experience.

Restaurant Manager

Full-time/Permanent

$78,000 -$80,000 (salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set operating goals and objectives

• Assess staffing requirements and recruit staff when needed

• Train and coach staff

• Ensure staff know and adhere to established codes of practice

• Organize and monitor staff schedules

• Co-ordinate restaurant operations during each shift

• Monitor adherence to health, safety and hygiene standards in kitchen and restaurant

• Ensure compliance with restaurant security procedures

• Ensure alcohol regulations are adhered to

• Oversee preparation of food and beverage items

• Ensure adherence to set recipes

• Observe size of food portions and preparation quantities to minimize waste

• Interact with customers to ensure all inquiries and complaints are handled promptly

• Plan and co-ordinate menus with Chef

• Prepare and analyse budgets, monitor costs and implement strategies to reduce costs

• Analyse food and beverage costs and assign menu prices

• Plan and monitor restaurant sales and revenue

• Organise and supervise marketing and promotional activities

• Check and order supplies of non-food items

• Identify and estimate food and beverage supply requirements and place orders with suppliers

• Negotiate purchase prices and develop preferred suppliers

Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant Qualification

3 years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications

Applicants with qualifications will need to demonstrate 2 years of relevant