Sous Chef

19 hours ago

Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia NRMA Parks and Resorts Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

With properties in some of Australia's most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible destinations to create unforgettable holiday experiences. Part of the trusted NRMA Group, a member-owned brand, our passionate team works together to make holiday magic happen—it's not just our job, it's in our nature.

Freycinet Lodge is an eco-lodge that sits within the world famous Freycinet National Park – a stone's throw from the renowned Wineglass Bay on the picturesque East Coast of Tasmania. The Lodge consists of 70 rooms and a main lodge, thoughtfully constructed around a beautiful waterfront below The Hazards mountain range. Located approximately 2.5 hours from Hobart or Launceston, Freycinet Lodge neighbours the popular holiday town of Coles Bay.

Job Description

  • With your experience, create an impact on our guests in this hands-on and detail orientated role
  • Ensure our guests have a great dining experience and make holiday memories
  • Staff accommodation available

What You'll Do
Freycinet Lodge is known for its local produce and fresh seafood. You may work in a variety of our dining venues, from The Bay Restaurant offering an elevated dining experience to Richardson's Bistro providing family friendly casual dining. You'll treat our guests and customers as individuals, offering tailored options and solutions with a resilient and can-do attitude. On a daily basis you will:

  • Assist the Head Chef: Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation and cooking.
  • Supervise Kitchen Team: Oversee and train kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Menu planning: Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan menus and create daily specials, considering seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
  • Inventory management: Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and maintain accurate records to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly.
  • Quality control: Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation before serving.
  • Cost management: Help manage kitchen costs and minimise waste through efficient food preparation and inventory control.
  • Time and attendance: Manage team rosters in line with budgets and the Hospitality Award (HIGA).

What you'll bring:

  • Significant (minimum 4 years) hands-on experience in kitchen operations with a clear understanding of the logistics of restaurants and functions catering
  • Formal qualifications in commercial cookery or equivalent experience in a professional kitchen
  • Experience in leading, coaching and mentoring a team while fostering a positive and productive work environment
  • A passion for your trade and for creating and presenting contemporary dishes using local produce
  • Excellent organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly with common office applications
  • DoFoodSafely Certificate of completion
  • Flexible attitude to work hours over a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays

What's in it for you?
At the NRMA we aren't just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you

  • Progressive flexibility and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
  • Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
  • Employee referral program where you may be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $2,000
  • Potential to grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us.

Know You Belong
At NRMA Parks and Resorts we're for inclusion, diversity, and representing the members, guests, customers, and communities we serve. That's why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be part of our team.

Are you nodding your head as you read this? Apply now, we cannot wait to hear from you or visit our careers site to find out more
As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.

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