Chef
Business name: Little Sparrow Noosa
Location for a position: 11 Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567
Tenure: full-time, permanent
Salary: $70000 -$90000 dependant on skills and experience
About the business
By day, we are a tranquil oasis with inviting aromas of our award-winning espresso coffee and delectable pastries that will whisk you into our cozy elegant café, the perfect spot to relax, chat or even catch up on some work. As the sun sets, we transform into an authentic Greek Seafood haven offering a curated selection of the finest Mediterranean dishes.
Dive into the rich flavours of the Aegean Sea, complemented by a blend of traditional spices and contemporary culinary flair. Whether you’re here for a casual brunch, a midday pick-me-up, or a sophisticated evening out, were dedicated to making every moment special, Join us for a journey from day to night, from casual café comforts to the opulence of Greek seafood dining.Little Sparrow is looking for motivated, outgoing, reliable, hardworking, and happy Chef to join our Kitchen Team on a full-time permanent basis.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preparing and cooking food
- Developing and leading kitchen team to consistently deliver high-quality food
- Supervising kitchen operations effectively and to a high standard while meeting labour targets
- Menu planning and development new recipes
- Timely and effective service of high-quality food
- Responsibility for managing the cost of goods and wage targets
- Rostering and shift management
- Stock management including ordering, rotation and wastage control
- Full knowledge of all operations and management of the Food Safety Program
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail in all areas of your work
To be successful in this role, you’ll need following skills:
- Budgeting for expenses and managing employees.
- Communicating instructions clearly and effectively to staff.
- Motivating kitchen staff and developing constructive and cooperative working relationships.
- Developing and preparing creative, interesting, and innovative recipes.
- Having a keen sense of taste and smell to create meals that customers will enjoy.
- Agility to handle knives and other cooking implements properly for cutting, chopping, and dicing.
- The ability to work long shifts overseeing the preparation and serving of meals.
- Time management skills to ensure efficiency in meal preparation and service.
About the successful candidate
As the successful applicant, you will possess the following:
- Relevant qualifications (Cert IV in Commercial Cookery and Diploma in Hospitality Management or equivalent)
- Knowledge of OH&S
- Experience in menu planning
- Experience in budgeting
- A can-do attitude and strive to go above and beyond in all you do
- At least 2 years of work experience as a Chef
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The position is advertised by At Ease Solutions on behalf of Little Sparrow Noosa.