Smoque Brasserie | Chatswood NSW
Job Type: Full-time Senior Chef
Hours: 38–42 hours per week
Rate: $28 – $35 per hour, negotiable based on experience
Smoque Brasserie in Chatswood is seeking an experienced Senior Level Chef to join our kitchen team immediately.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop food presentation standards and design food display arrangements
- Plan production schedules and assess staffing requirements to maintain smooth service
- Calculate required ingredient quantities and estimate food costs
- Collaborate to develop recipes and seasonal menus, considering ingredient availability and customer demand
- Supervise, train and guide kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking, garnish and plating to uphold consistent quality standards
- Inspect raw supplies, kitchen equipment and work areas to comply with operational standards
- Manage inventory: ordering goods, stock rotation, waste minimisation; coordinate purchasing and price control within budget
- Oversee full kitchen daily operations; participate in interviewing, hiring and training new kitchen team members
- Monitor food cost targets and labour budget performance
- Create staff rosters and manage daily shift arrangements
- Maintain full working knowledge of OH&S, HACCP and the restaurant’s Food Safety Program
- Regularly monitor kitchen sanitation and ensure all team members follow hygiene regulations
Selection Criteria
- Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent relevant qualification
- Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in a comparable senior chef role
- Strong communication skills to work closely with the whole team
- Able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced multi-function commercial kitchen
- Experience developing and rolling out Indian menus, covering casual dining through refined contemporary dishes
- Solid understanding of food costing and basic kitchen business management
- Positive attitude and professional work ethic
- Possess a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
If you believe you are suitable for this role and can work confidently within our team, please forward your latest CV together with relevant supporting documents for consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Chef: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
