At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes while managing your kitchen section.
- Company: Join Kpat Hotels, a growing hospitality brand focused on community and memorable experiences.
- Benefits: Opportunity to grow your culinary skills in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Join a team that values creativity and collaboration in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting new venue and make a real impact on the dining experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for cooking and a willingness to learn; experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 $ per hour.
First Avenue Bar & Cellar is seeking creative, passionate culinary professionals to join our team for our upcoming venue opening. We are looking for individuals with strong kitchen skills, a deep appreciation for fresh ingredients, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. While previous experience in a premium/high level venue is highly valued, it is not essential. If you are a qualified chef eager to expand your skillset, explore a fresh culinary direction and grow with us.
Key Responsibilities
- Food Preparation - Preparing and cooking food to the highest quality standards, ensuring all dishes are cooked to order and served on time.
- Kitchen Management - Managing the kitchen section, ensuring all equipment is in good working order, and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
- Team Coordination - Working seamlessly with the culinary team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality food and customer service.
- Safety and Sanitation - Ensuring the kitchen area is safe, clean, and follows the highest standards of sanitation.
- Menu Planning - Assisting with menu planning and development.
- Communication - Communicating clearly with front of house and kitchen leads.
- Kitchen Safety - Role modelling and upholding strict food safety and cleanliness standards across the kitchen.
About Kpat Hotels: Founded in 2020 by Kenneth Wagner, Kpat Hotels is building a portfolio of contemporary accommodation, restaurants, bars and pubs across Queensland. Each venue is shaped by its location and designed to create places local people feel proud of. Our approach is hands on. We invest in, develop, construct and operate our venues, allowing ideas to move from concept to opening with a clear vision. The goal is always the same: to create venues that feel considered, welcoming and enrich the fabric of their community. Hospitality, for us, is about how people feel when they walk through the door.
Interested in other roles? The Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel has various positions available across our other hotel venues. If these opportunities feel like a better fit for your skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Chef de Partie & Demi Chefs employer: Kpat Hotels
At First Avenue Bar + Cellar, located within the stunning Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel, we pride ourselves on being a unique employer that values flexibility and personal growth. Our vibrant work culture fosters genuine connections among team members and guests alike, while offering exciting opportunities for career advancement in hospitality. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable experiences in one of the Sunshine Coast's most celebrated food and beverage destinations.
