Chef

7 days ago

Byron Bay, Australia Ember Byron Bay Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Calling all Chefs

Imagine living (or maybe you already do) on the north coast of NSW with Byron Bay or close surrounding areas the place you call home. Many a professional has dreamed of leaving the bust city behind & moving to the fresh air of northern NSW; well now is the time to act We are looking for a kitchen professional with an amazing attitude to join our team & deliver high quality products in a fast paced environment confidently & with flair If this sounds exactly what you are looking for we would love to hear from you.

About Ember

Ember Byron Bay is a premium fine dining steakhouse in the heart of Byron Bay. As a favourite destination for locals and visitors alike, we pride ourselves on the high quality food and beverages we offer whilst delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

The role of an Ember chef is to deliver a consistent high-quality products exactly as they are designed in a timely manner. To be a productive & valuable team member, enhancing the businesses result & improving the brands reputation through your efforts.

Duties

Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth preparation and service.

Lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring seamless operations.

Preparing and cooking meals to a high standard. Supervising dish quality throughout preparation and presentation.

Collaborate with the team to prepare, following recipes correctly and present high-quality dishes using fresh, local ingredients.

Consulting with servers about the dishes on menu to educate them.

Demonstrating methods and providing guidance on cooking techniques.

Manage inventory, maintain stock levels, and ensure timely ordering of supplies.

Educating on and ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards throughout the kitchen.

Working to a set budget for costing of all dishes.

Managing the staff budget daily to achieve the desired outcome for managers.

Assists in the planning of menus and determining food quantities and costs.

Qualifications

Diploma of Hospitality Management or at least 3 years of relevant full-time employment in lieu of formal qualifications.

Basic food handling certificate.

Skills

Results driven.

Constantly seeking to improve venue offerings.

Continually improving.

Strong involvement in team building.

Positive happy person to work alongside.

Ability to build rapport with all customers especially locals.

Provide a harassment, bullying and discrimination-free workplace.

High functioning & quick thinking in a fast-past environment.

Passion for providing a great customer. experience.

Employment Experience

Minimum of 12 months full-time relevant employment experience.

You must be in Australia & be able to work to apply,

To apply for the role – send us your resume along with a cover letter about you and why you think you are the perfect fit for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Visa sponsorship

Experience:

  • Restaurant management: 1 year (Required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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