Senior Sous Chef - Noosa - Hiring Fast

About the business:

Noosa Boathouse is an iconic 3 level dining, bar & events destination on the Noosa River. Along with a fast paced 120 seat lunch & dinner restaurant, we also have a large function space with full commercial kitchen, fish & chips takeaway, a sunset bar and coffee bar. 

Executive Chef Shane Bailey has a passion for locally harvested produce and our modern Australian menu also has a slight Asian influence and includes local, seasonal produce, fresh seafood and quality Queensland Beef.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to work amongst our 3 levels in our recently upgraded kitchen within a professional team. Normal hospitality hours apply - working weekends, evenings and split shifts. 

Candidates should have great ability to work well in a team, be reliable, hardworking and must have a passion for cooking. Applicants will have excellent leadership skills as well as the ability to take direction.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Sous Chef position
• Experience in a similar fast paced kitchen
• Experience working with high quality ingredients
• Chef Trade qualifications
• Experience in a high volume restaurant kitchen
• Ability to take direction and also lead a team
• Maintain excellent hygiene & food handling standards

Job Responsibilities

• Food production in accordance with production requirements, ensuring correct methods of cooking and presentation, consistency in product and quality to achieve a high level of guest satisfaction
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Assisting exec chef in planning restaurant and function menus
• Assisting exec chef with estimating food and labour costs, and daily food orders
• Assists with conducting daily briefings and meetings in restaurant and functions to ensure effective channels of communications are maintained, thus minimise errors. This includes strong communication with managers, kitchen and wait staff with special care in communicating dietary requirements and food allergy information
• Handle all food and beverage items and maintain all food storage, preparation and service areas in accordance with Australian Food Safety and Hygiene Standards
• Demonstrating correct cooking and kitchen techniques for preparing and storing foods including sous vide, grilling, deep frying, cryovacing, freezing and preserving foods
• Assist in the departmental induction and training of kitchen staff as requested. May act as mentor to apprentice chefs

Benefits:

• Some staff meals & coffee included
• Great salary and a supportive team
• Work in an iconic Noosa location - best 'office' views!
• Work with quality locally sourced ingredients, cooking from scratch
• Easy street parking nearby to venue on the River

To Apply:

Work with a supportive company in a fantastic waterfront location in Noosa whilst cooking from scratch using high quality local ingredients with an experienced kitchen team. Apply here or send resumes to Lisa at [email protected]. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.