Executive Chef for Busy Fremantle Restaurant

1 month ago


Fremantle, Western Australia Benny's Bar & Cafe Full time
About Benny's Bar & Cafe

Benny's Bar and Café is a well-established restaurant and bar located in the heart of Fremantle, catering to both locals and tourists. With over two decades of experience, our venue serves a delicious Mediterranean-style menu that has become a staple in the area.

Our vibrant atmosphere features live bands and DJs throughout the day and night, making us a popular destination for those looking for a lively dining experience.

Salary and Benefits

We are offering a competitive salary between $73,500 - $85,000 per year to the successful candidate.

In addition to a generous salary, we also offer sponsorship opportunities to the right candidate.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Cook/Chef to join our team. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard, ensuring exceptional presentation and taste.

You will work closely with our team to develop new menu ideas and create daily specials that cater to customer interests and trends.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring and ensuring the preparation, cooking and presentation of all dishes to an exceptional standard across all menus
  • Developing menu and creating daily specials depending on the customer's interests and trends
  • Influencing and monitoring food costs via portion control, waste minimisation, and stock control
  • Assisting in selecting and training staff to ensure smooth operations of the kitchen
  • Initiating and demonstrating innovative techniques and advising on cooking procedures and preparations also creating preparations lists for the kitchen crew
  • Ensuring special dietary requirements including allergy-related requests are adhered to
  • Actively maintaining awareness for nutrition and healthy eating
  • Ensuring safe production measures and adhering to food safety guidelines are explained to kitchen staff
  • Adhering to food safety guidelines when preserving and freezing food
  • Ensuring relevant issues and concerns are communicated to kitchen and floor staff, manager and directors as required.
Requirements and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • Closely related culinary/cookery qualification or certificate
  • Min. 4 years' experience as a Cook/Chef, preferably in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant/pub environment
  • Experience in Mediterranean-style menu (preferred)
  • Previous experience as a Cook/Chef or at a Senior Sous Level (preferred)
  • Can-do attitude, excellent communication, time management, scheduling, teamwork, and reliability
  • Strong cost control ability including in food, equipment, labour, and waste is preferable
  • Ability to train and assist junior team members in the kitchen area will be highly regarded.
Additional Requirements

Applicants must agree to random drug testing and possess relevant certifications such as a COVID-19 certificate and first aid certificate.



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