Breakfast Chef

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Mercure Cairns Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Breakfast Chef | Stunning Location | Permanent Part-time

Looking to broaden your horizons while advancing your career in one of Australia's most stunning locations? Mercure Cairns is seeking a dedicated and experienced Breakfast Chef to deliver the day-to-day service at one of our venues in the growing and vibrant location of Cairns in QLD.

We are seeking a dynamic hospitality professional who wishes to enjoy the best that Australia has to offer and strives to provide exceptional guest experiences. This is a hands-on role suited to a passionate hospitality professional with proven food and beverage expertise and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences in a high-performing hotel.

About the Role

Mercure Cairns values people first. As a Breakfast Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing aspects of breakfast and afternoon preparation and operations, including guest satisfaction, food service and ordering stock. The skills and talents you bring will play a critical role in maintaining high standards and maximising guest experience.

What Your Days Might Look Like

  • Deliver high-quality daily service operations

  • Have extraordinary culinary flair

  • Ensure high-quality and presentation of food provided to guests, according to property standards and timeframes of service

  • Maintain a safe clean and organised work environment with emphasis on high food safety standards

  • Order stock, contact suppliers, and maintain service standards

  • Deliver seamless service from start to finish, ensuring exceptional guest experiences

  • Ensure compliance with RSA

  • Work across day, night, weekday and weekend shifts as required

About You

  • Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef with a strong hotel food and beverage background

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills

  • Current RSA and relevant hospitality certifications

  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

  • Strong understanding of compliance and operational procedures

  • A hands-on, proactive attitude with a focus on guest satisfaction

  • Team player

Your Benefits

  • Growth opportunities with a growing brand

  • Supportive team environment

  • Work in a stunning destination

  • Career pathways, training, and support

Apply Now

Don't miss your chance to join one of Australia's fastest-growing hospitality groups Apply now by clicking the 'Apply' button to send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining a little about yourself and your relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews will be conducted remotely.

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