Chef

Company Overview

The Flames Galore is a well-established hospitality business known for delivering high-quality food made with fresh ingredients and consistent service standards. We are located at 15 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT 2601, and we offer a vibrant dining experience and continue to grow in response to strong customer demand. With expanded service hours and increased patronage, we are seeking a qualified, experienced Chef to join our professional kitchen team full-time.

Position: Chef (Full-Time-Permanent)

Salary: $73,000 – $79,000 + Superannuation

Key Duties and Responsibilities,

The Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals in accordance with the menu and business standards. The role involves maintaining food quality and consistency, ensuring kitchen hygiene, and supporting efficient day-to-day kitchen operations. The key duties and responsibilities of the Chef include the following:

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following responsibilities:

1. Planning, preparing, and cooking a variety of dishes in accordance with menu requirements and business standards.
2. Ensuring high quality, consistency, and presentation of all meals.
3. Overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, portion control, and stock management.
4. Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards.
5. Supervising, supporting, and training junior kitchen staff.
6. Assisting with menu development and controlling food costs.
7. Coordinating with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service delivery.
8. Ordering kitchen supplies and managing inventory levels.

Skills and Experience Required

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification.
2. Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen environment.
3. Sound knowledge of HACCP, food safety standards, and kitchen hygiene practices.
4. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
5. Strong organisational and time-management skills.
6. Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, and flexible hours as required.

What We Offer

1. Competitive full-time salary package ($73,000 – $79,000 + superannuation).
2. Stable and ongoing employment with a growing hospitality business.
3. Supportive and professional team environment.
4. Opportunity to contribute to menu development and kitchen growth.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and have a passion for food and hospitality, please submit your application, including your resume and relevant qualifications, via Apply Online.