Head Chef
Nestled in the lovely beach-side suburb of Yorkeys Knob, our newly refurbished cafe is searching for a Head Chef to join our dynamic team.
Summary about this job
Chefs/Cooks
Company: Kim Kelso
Location: Cairns & Far North
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-5930-2847
Fax: +61-8-2463-1677
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Detail information about job Head Chef. Terms and conditions vacancy
Nestled in the lovely beach-side suburb of Yorkeys Knob, our newly refurbished cafe/restaurant is searching for a Head Chef to join our dynamic team. This modest space set in tropical gardens has been beautifully renovated to attract locals and world travelers. We now want to further develop our on-trend menu to complement the top-quality coffee we serve. This is a great role for someone who is enthusiastic about food and is looking for work-life balance, as the roster includes day-shifts and two evenings.
You will have the opportunity to develop the menu, using seasonal ingredients and current food trends. This is a hands-on role, so you will be required to manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including food costing, ordering and plating up exceptional quality food. You will be required to support the owner in a leadership capacity, be a team player and be willing to train and develop staff.
As the successful candidate you will demonstrate:
- Applicable trade qualifications
- Previous experience within a similar, cafe environment
- Ability to design and deliver a creative and exciting menu
- Ability to manage ordering, including stock levels, budgets and suppliers
- Previous experience managing a team
- Proficiency in all aspects of food safety
- Positive communication skills, energy and attitude
- A passion for food in line with the owner’s vision, and desire to consistently improve
You will be supported by an enthusiastic owner and team who all have a great sense of humour and enjoy a relaxed and fun workplace.