The Client
Neighbourhood Cafe Launceston is a popular modern Australian café restaurant in Trevallyn, TAS. They run a busy, high-standards kitchen with a passionate team. They are looking to hire a full-time Chef to join their team.
The Role
You'll take a lead role in day-to-day kitchen operations such as planning and delivering our menu, maintaining consistent quality across every service, and developing the team around you. It's a genuine opportunity to grow with an established business and play a key part in its continued success.
This is a full time role with an annual salary set at $82,500 plus superannuation, and is based in Trevallyn, TAS.
Responsibilities
- Develop menus that suit customer preferences, seasonal availability and business requirements.
- Estimate food and labour requirements and coordinate the ordering of kitchen supplies.
- Manage stock levels and help reduce food waste.
- Maintain consistently high standards across food preparation, cooking, presentation and portioning.
- Work closely with management, dietary professionals and front-of-house staff to address menu and food preparation requirements.
- Guide kitchen staff on cooking methods, preparation techniques and presentation standards.
- Prepare and cook menu items efficiently while maintaining quality during busy service periods.
- Ensure the kitchen complies with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Assist with recruiting, training and supervising kitchen employees when required.
- Use appropriate freezing, storage and preservation methods to maintain food quality and freshness.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 12 months of experience as a Chef
- Must have at least 12 months of experience in cooking over grill
- At least 12 months experience in protein marination, spice rubs, grilling, braising, slow cooking, searing, frying, slicing, and portion control
- At least 12 months experience managing mise en place, batch preparation, holding temperatures, prep lists, service sequencing, and made to order execution
- At least 12 months of menu planning experience, and know how to create new recipes and design menu according to budget
- Must know how to work with dietary requirements such as vegan, and gluten free food preparation techniques
- Must be able to work with variety of proteins including beef, pork, seafood
- Experience in adherence to recipe & portion control, as well as ordering and stock control
- Ability to follow instruction & take direction
- Excellent time management and attention to detail
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Be available to work on weekends to deal with many customers
Lead Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership in Launceston employer: Labour Support Group
Queenie's Café is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Mawson ACT. With a focus on high standards and a passionate team, employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development while contributing to a beloved local establishment. The café provides competitive salaries, a supportive environment, and the chance to be part of a dynamic kitchen that values creativity and teamwork.
