Mykonos Grill & Yiros Bar, located in Abbott Street, Cairns city- QLD, known as traditional Greek restaurant. We serve unique Greek dishes in the heart of Cairns. Currently, there is vacancy for a Head Chef for full-time position. As a Head chef, you will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary creativity, drive operational excellence and mentor a dedicated team.
Main Tasks
* Primarily responsible for overseeing the kitchen operation of the business and coordinate the work of chefs, cooks and kitchen hand staff.
* Responsible for designing the menu, review food and beverage purchases, and often train cooks and other food preparation workers.
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety at all times.
* Responsible for Preparation, cooking and presenting dishes as per business menu and demonstrate excellent food preparation practices, portion control and end to end food production.
* Follow all business operational kitchen process and procedures, achieving all required standards.
* Responsible for monitoring portion and food consumption and waste control to maintain profit margins without compromising 100% customer satisfaction.
* Take responsibility for delivering the highest measures of food production and presentation to customers including managing the live cooking stations.
* Suggest innovation and commercially viable ideas to improve food quality and introduce new seasonal dishes.
* Check freshness of food and ingredients.
* Plan menus, develop recipes, ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals, and determine how to present the food.
* Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
* Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
* Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies.
* Operate with limited guidance and make a significant contribution to the development of strategy as well as its implementation.
Eligibility Criteria
* AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma
* At least 2-3 years of experience in similar role
* Full-time working rights in Australia
Salary - $78,000 - $85,000 plus super
Only eligible and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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