Vacancy

SWN are currently assisting a Central Highlands based business to recruit for an experienced Chef, who has had at least 15 years of experience working within busy and high performing kitchens. The ideal candidate will have had some exposure to working in fine dining and high-end restaurants.

The purpose of this role is to ensure that guests experience the very highest levels of customer service through:
- Consistently providing a great food experience, beyond the expectations of the guests and staff.
- Utilising fresh, organic locally grown and seasonal produce.
- Planning and implementing menu’s that reflect the business' eco-location and brand.
- Offering food / meal offerings to cater for patient / client requirements as advised by medical practitioners or dietician.

As a chef, you will play an integral part of the kitchen team in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. The tasks in this role will be as per the ASNCO Code (351311) requirements including:
- Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs and ordering food supplies.
- Preparing consistent, high quality food product that supports the businesses operating concept and the restaurants standards.
- Monitoring the performance of subordinate chefs, other kitchen staff and their delivery of product.
- Taking a hands-on role in leading kitchen operations, ensuring courteous, professional and efficient service is constantly delivered to customers through working independently and as part of a strong effective team (as required).
- Discussing food preparation requirements with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff for patients that have special dietary needs.
- Ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen during service times and establishing all culinary and organisational standards for the kitchen, including a high standard of food hygiene and safety.
- Demonstrating techniques required and advising on cooking procedures
- Performing and supervising cleaning duties to ensure cleanliness and hygienic work areas including meeting health and safety standards.
- Train kitchen team
- Prepare chutneys, jams and preserves for sale in the retail store.

As this is a small seasonal resort property, assisting in other areas from time to time may be required