Chef (Full-time)

About Us

Degani WTC (Docklands) is a premier, high-volume, licensed restaurant and casual dining venue renowned for delivering an exceptional modern Australian menu alongside our boutique coffee blend. We pride ourselves on using fresh, high-quality ingredients, maintaining clean and efficient kitchens, and providing an outstanding dining experience for our local community and visitors alike. We are currently seeking a passionate, dedicated, and experienced full-time Chef to lead our kitchen team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Menu Planning & Costs: Plan the dining menu, calculate food and labour costs, and order all kitchen supplies.
• Kitchen Leadership: Plan, organise, and run the daily kitchen service.
• Quality Control: Check the food quality at all times while it is being prepared and plated for customers.
• Stock & Inventory Management: Predict how much food we will use. Order fresh ingredients and kitchen stock, and keep food waste as low as possible.
• Staff Training & Supervision: Manage and train junior chefs, kitchen hands, and apprentices. Teach staff correct cooking techniques and cooking styles.
• Food Safety & Rules: Follow and enforce all local food safety rules, hygiene laws, and HACCP standards across the kitchen.
• Equipment Upkeep: Make sure all kitchen machines, tools, and work areas are perfectly clean, safe, and well-maintained.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Education: Qualification in Commercial Cookery (such as a Certificate IV or Diploma), OR at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of hands-on experience working as a Chef in a high-volume cafe or restaurant environment.
• Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and traditional/modern culinary procedures.
• Operational Skills: Demonstrated capability to manage kitchen inventory, calculate food costs, and enforce strict food safety protocols.
• Soft Skills: Strong time-management capabilities, leadership skills, ability to remain calm under pressure during peak breakfast and lunch hours, and excellent verbal communication.

Position Details

• Status: Full-Time (38 hours per week, regular roster including early mornings, weekends, and public holidays).