CHEF - BOARDWORK TAVERN

Our client 'Boardwalk Tavern' is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team. The successful candidate will bring strong culinary skills, leadership capability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and kitchen operations.

In this role, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality dishes, supporting daily kitchen operations, and contributing to a positive team culture. You will work closely with senior chefs and management to ensure consistency, efficiency and an excellent dining experience for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation, cooking and presentation of all food items within the kitchen
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness and presentation of the kitchen
• Requisition, storage, control and ordering of stock
• Care and maintenance of equipment
• Supervision, training and development of other kitchen employees
• Menu planning and pricing
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety practices
• Assisting in the development of marketing strategies
• Liaising with other departments
• Practising proper workplace health and safety procedures

Key Selection Criteria

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification

• Experience in managing the operations of a commercial kitchen, including:
  
  • Supervision, rostering and training of kitchen staff
  • Menu planning and pricing
  • Maintaining stock control
  • Developing and implementing marketing strategies
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with customers and supervise and train staff
• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve customer complaints professionally and effectively

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development
• Stable long-term employment
• Excellent working conditions

Click “Apply for this job” to register your interest in this fulltime salaried position with a starting salary $76K - $80K(plus super)