Head Chef
Hospitality · Sunnybank, Brisbane QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Do you cook Singaporean and Malaysian food like it is second nature? A full-time Head Chef role is open in Sunnybank, Brisbane, for a kitchen professional with a strong track record in these cuisines.
You will lead the kitchen, keep food standards high, help develop the menu and make sure the team delivers quality even when service gets really busy. The employer wants someone whose cooking skills, leadership and commercial experience come from a genuine professional background.
It is a great chance to put your proven experience to work in an Australian commercial kitchen, kabayan.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide your kitchen crew every day and teach them how things are prepped, cooked and done in the kitchen
- Take charge of how the kitchen runs daily and how it gets ready for service
- Cook real Singaporean and Malaysian favourites to a steady commercial standard, showing strong hands-on skill with noodles, curries, rice dishes, sauces and the wok
- Make sure every plate has the same flavour, look and portion size
- Plan prep schedules around how busy service is expected to be
- Share practical ideas for the menu and new dishes
- Check that ingredients are good quality and prepared the right way
- Order ingredients, receive deliveries, store and rotate stock, and keep track of how much food is used, portion sizes, costs and wastage
- Keep communication flowing between the kitchen and the service team
- Look after food safety, hygiene, temperature control and allergen requirements
- Make sure takeaway orders are correct and ready on time
- Look after kitchen equipment, make sure it is used safely, and sort out any operational or equipment problems you spot
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised and professional
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated professional experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior chef
- Strong hands-on experience in Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine, and proven skill with the wok, noodles, curries, sauces and rice dishes
- Experience in a commercial kitchen such as a busy takeaway, restaurant or quick-service shop
- Able to keep food quality consistent even in the rush of service
- Previous experience leading, supervising or training kitchen staff
- Strong practical skills in running and organising a kitchen
- Know commercial food safety and hygiene standards, and have experience with food costing, controlling wastage and managing stock
- Able to communicate well with kitchen and service teams
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications are desirable
- Able to provide genuine evidence of your professional experience and qualifications
- Available for full-time work, including weekends and public holidays as required, and you must satisfy applicable requirements for employer sponsorship and visa eligibility
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