Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Mykonos Grill & Yiros Bar, located in Abbott Street, Cairns city QLD, is a traditional Greek restaurant serving unique Greek dishes in the heart of Cairns. We have a vacancy for a Head Chef in a full-time position. As a Head Chef, you will showcase culinary creativity, drive operational excellence, and mentor a dedicated team.
Responsibilities
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 a 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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