Chef /Cook/Restaurant Manager

Aagaz Group Pty Ltd t/a Vanta Quay Chef (ANZSCO: 351311 - Chef) Full-time/Permanent $80,000 - $85,000 (higher salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience) Duties and responsibilities: *Prepare and properly present food for regular service and functions *Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen staff *Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to plan and develop recipes and menus, considering factors such as seasonal availability of ingredients, the likely number of customers, portion size and final menu price *Provide costings of new menu items *Check the quantity and quality of received products to ensure correct items are as ordered and standards are met *Monitor and maintain stock levels to reduce wastage *Inspect equipment, work areas and general supplies to ensure conformance to established health and safety standards *Instruct and train other kitchen workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation, etc. of food *Monitor and enforce sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations *Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services *Assist in recruitment and induction of kitchen staff *Discuss with the Restaurant Manager any equipment purchases and repairs required *Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions such as weddings, parties and banquets *Other managerial tasks associated with the operation of the kitchen, as required Qualifications and Experience: *Relevant AQF Diploma and minimum 1-year relevant experience. Cook (ANZSCO: 351411 - Cook) Full-time/Permanent $80,000 - $85,000 (higher salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience) Duties and Responsibilities: *Prepare ingredients and menu items for daily service. *Follow recipes, portion guidelines and presentation standards. *Prepare meals to meet customers’ dietary requirements. *Prepare and store meat, poultry, vegetables and other ingredients in accordance with kitchen procedures. *Keep the kitchen clean and operate appliances and equipment safely. *Replenish ingredients and supplies during service, checking that items meet required standards. *Use and maintain equipment at the cooking station correctly. *Follow health, safety and food hygiene requirements at all times. *Clean and sanitise kitchen work areas. Qualifications and Experience: *Relevant AQF Cert III including 2 years of on-the-job experience or Cert IV *Applicants with qualifications must demonstrate 1 year of relevant experience. *A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience may replace the requirement of having a qualification. Restaurant Manager (ANZSCO: 141111 - Cafe or Restaurant Manager) Full-time/Permanent $80,000 - $85,000 (higher salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience) Duties and Responsibilities: *Plan and oversee the restaurant’s daily operations, setting service goals and coordinating activities during each shift. *Assess staffing needs, recruit employees, prepare rosters and ensure adequate coverage for service. *Train, supervise and coach staff to maintain consistent service and workplace standards. *Ensure staff follow restaurant procedures, security requirements and applicable alcohol service regulations. *Monitor food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety practices across the kitchen and dining areas. *Oversee food and beverage service, checking that dishes meet recipe, portion and presentation standards. *Work with the Chef to plan menus, taking account of customer demand, ingredient costs and operational requirements. *Analyse food and beverage costs, set menu prices and monitor portion sizes and preparation volumes to minimise waste. *Prepare and review budgets, track expenses and implement measures to control operating costs. *Monitor sales and revenue, assess performance against targets and identify opportunities to improve results. *Forecast food, beverage and non-food supply needs, manage stock levels and place orders with suppliers. *Negotiate purchase prices and maintain relationships with preferred suppliers. *Respond to customer enquiries and complaints promptly to maintain service quality. *Plan and supervise marketing and promotional activities to attract customers and support sales. Qualifications and Experience: *Relevant AQF Diploma and 1 year relevant experience.