Kitchen Leader

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeChef Full time $60,000 - $80,000

Lead Kitchen Operations and Craft Exceptional Dishes

Celebrated Chef Rick Stein brings his renowned philosophy of fresh seafood, simply prepared to Sydney's Eastern Suburbs with the launch of his Australian flagship restaurant.

This stunning 224-seat venue showcases the very best of Australian seafood, prepared with Rick's signature British flair. As a kitchen leader, you will oversee daily operations and work closely with the Head Chef to uphold high standards in food quality, cleanliness, ordering, and team leadership.

About the Job

As a kitchen leader, you will oversee daily operations including food prep, cooking in service and plating. You will work with the Head Chef to ensure consistency in menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, current trends, and customer preferences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional dining experiences by ensuring consistent quality in food preparation, flavour, and presentation across all outlets and service styles.
  • Lead daily operations including food prep, cooking in service and plating.
  • Work with the Head Chef to ensure consistency in menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, current trends, and customer preferences.
  • Ensure optimum ordering of food stock and accurate stock take.
  • Monitor food costs and implement measures to control expenses.
  • Supervise daily kitchen activities, plan and assign work ensuring the right staffing numbers and labour costs are managed effectively.
  • Train and develop your team and improve their performance through coaching, feedback, and recognition.
  • Work with the Head Chef to recommend or initiate any HR-related actions where needed in terms of recruitment or performance management.

Requirements

  • Full working rights in Australia without restrictions.
  • 5 years' experience working as a chef in high-end specialty restaurants with at least 2 years' supervisory experience in kitchen operations in a similar role.
  • Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery is essential.
  • A true love of good food.
  • Ability to inspire passion, enthusiasm, and positivity in the team to drive an engaged, winning culture.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage well with both the team and guests.
  • Understanding and demonstrated adherence to Australian food standards.
  • Mandatory certifications include Food Safety Certificate and First Aid.
  • Experience working in an open kitchen environment would be an advantage.
  • Holds a current food safety certification.

What We Offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. The company provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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