Chef - Professional Development Opportunities

Azure Café is a busy café located in Moore Park with seating for over 450 patrons and has been serving members and their guests since 2007. Azure Café was established in 2007 after entering into a joint venture (partnership) with the SCG Trust. 

The space was designed to be flexible, used by members and their guests before or after a gym session, pre-game dining for games and concerts, or laze around the pool with family and friends. The offering to the members was simple, fresh seasonal produce with exceptional service.    

16 years on, Azure Café has become an integral part of the gym, Allianz Stadium, and the members' experience. More about us https://www.azurecafe.com.au 

The Role:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Chef to contribute to the success of our kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, creativity, and a passion for delivering high-quality dishes. The Chef will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain our standards of excellence in food preparation and presentation.

Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and cook dishes according to the menu and standardized recipes.
• To monitor par levels of the food stock, and kitchen equipment and inform management when needed, perform stocktake and food items as requested by management, manage maintenance daily and report any issues to management.
• Oversee food preparation, ensuring freshness, quality, and adherence to food safety guidelines.
• Ensure consistent food quality and presentation in line with café standards.
• Rotating stock, ordering and maintaining food stock, food portion control, waste management, and stock purchase (receipt and storage);
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to kitchen policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.
• Adherence and awareness of Australian food & safety health standards & codes of practice.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to hygiene and sanitation standards.

What we are looking for:

• A genuine passion for cooking and creativity.
• Trade qualifications (i.e. Cert IV in Commercial Cookery).
• At least 3 years experience as a Chef  in a café setting
• Thorough understanding of food safety standards and HACCP.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to lead a team, encouraging and ensuring all team members are performing and working in a positive environment.
• Attention to detail in all food preparation and delivery.
• Full-time working rights in Australia.

Other details:

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: AUD 68,000 to 70,000 per year plus superannuation

If this sounds like you, please apply. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and your application will be treated as strictly confidential.

How to Apply: 

If you are a skilled Chef with a passion for café cuisine and a desire to serve quality dishes,  we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume with cover letter, and any relevant work certifications to [[email protected]] with the subject line "Chef  - Azure Café Application - [Your Name]". 

Azure Café is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.