Chef
Exciting chef employment opportunity available at regional restaurant with strong focus on local produce.
Summary about this job
Chefs/Cooks
Company: La Bimba Restaurant
Location: South West Coast VIC
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-4510-5850
Fax: +61-2-4719-8242
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Detail information about job Chef. Terms and conditions vacancy
Chef Employment Opportunity
La Bimba is a restaurant in Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. It is a unique venue that sources local produce and has a simple but thoughtful menu with the focus being quality produce. The ethos at La Bimba is to build relationships with local farmers and fisherman in order to keep business as close as possible to Apollo Bay and reduce the miles the produce travels with a strong focus on organic meat and vegetables.
The location is pristine and we are fortunate to have beautiful views of Bass Strait. A 56-seat dining room means that our setting is intimate but relaxed. We are open for lunch and dinner 6 days a week, and the kitchen closes at 9pm.
We have a supportive team and offer the opportunity to work with fresh and local produce and an evolving menu. In September this year, we are restructuring our team and looking for an individual who can work autonomously and is adaptable to change.
We are looking for an individual who has:
- Leadership experience; is mature-minded, approachable and has excellent communication skills
- The ability to lead a small team
- Excellent food knowledge
- The ability to learn and desire to understand all sections
- Minimum 2 years in a similar role
- Self-motivation during peak and off-peak seasons
- Availability to work 5 days a week including weekends
- Relevant Commercial Cookery qualifications
- Approval to work in Australia
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Stock control, ordering and preparation
- Attention to detail in food preparation
- Menu planning
- Run the kitchen in absence of the Head Chef
- Rostering
- Train and supervise new staff
- Diligence with health and hygiene practices and food safety
In return the candidate is able to meet all essential skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive wage + super, in addition to a supportive work environment, a seaside lifestyle, accommodation subsidy, external training for those who are eager to learn.
Interested candidates please email your resume with a short statement about your interest in the position to [email protected] or call Steve on 0421869856 for more info.