Chef
Hospitality · Katoomba, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Are you a trade-qualified Sous Chef with a real love for Asian fusion cuisine? A premium hospitality operation in Australia has a career opening for someone who brings proven kitchen expertise and strong leadership.
You will play an active part in leading the kitchen, running service, developing menus and lifting team performance, all while working alongside experienced senior chefs. The role suits an established culinary professional whose qualifications, commercial kitchen background and hands-on skills can be demonstrated.
It is a chance to have your culinary experience recognised in Australia, with a pathway to grow your career and take on more responsibility. Kitchen experience from hotels and restaurants in the Philippines or overseas can be a strong foundation.
Key Responsibilities
- Run the kitchen smoothly during service and keep procedures accurate and consistent throughout
- Lead and coordinate the kitchen team so the workflow stays organised
- Oversee food prep and make sure every dish meets quality and presentation standards
- Develop menus and new dish ideas together with senior culinary leadership
- Use your strong knowledge of Asian flavours, ingredients and cooking methods
- Keep recipes, portions, flavour profiles and presentation consistent
- Coach, train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff who are still developing
- Assign kitchen duties based on operational needs and service demands, and help with rostering and deploying kitchen staff effectively
- Work hand in hand with front-of-house teams for efficient service
- Keep track of stock levels, ordering needs and ingredient availability
- Help with food costing and portion control, cut unnecessary waste, and share ideas for menu planning and better kitchen performance
- Make sure food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety rules are followed
- Keep the kitchen clean, safe and well organised
- Build a positive team culture of accountability and high standards, and support senior management in reaching operational, culinary and guest satisfaction goals
Requirements & Eligibility
- Trade-qualified Chef holding relevant recognised qualifications
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie
- Solid hands-on experience in a commercial restaurant kitchen
- Demonstrated experience in, or substantial exposure to, Asian or Asian fusion cuisine, with good knowledge of Asian ingredients, flavours, preparation methods and cooking techniques
- Able to turn out high-quality food consistently during demanding service
- Experience supervising or supporting other kitchen team members in previous roles
- Strong grasp of kitchen operations and service coordination
- Know-how in ordering, stock control, food costing and waste management, plus menu planning and portion control
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Professional attitude to food safety, hygiene and workplace safety
- Able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays
- Willing to relocate and settle into employment in Australia, with a reliable, professional and team-focused approach
- Sponsorship is available for the successful candidate
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