Sous Chef

Join our team and know you will have an impact Friendly and professional environment No night work - Breakfast and Lunch menu Ongoing training and personal development opportunities within the organisation Free undercover on-site parking 5 weeks annual leave plus loading Meals provided whilst you are on shift Amazing employee benefits across the group Excellent full time opportunity for an energetic, motivated person who is passionate about cooking and is looking for a career in hospitality as a leader overseeing the kitchen operations in liaison with the Head Chef. About us ... SALT CAFE – the best Cafe in Hervey Bay with an Ocean view Salt Cafe is situated on the Esplanade at Urangan, the ‘relaxed ’ end of Hervey Bay. Salt Cafe is well-known for its incredible ocean views, with the iconic Urangan Pier being the perfect backdrop for guests to relax and unwind on the spacious outside veranda. There is plenty of well-appointed tables in the open dining area, serving great food, cold beverages for Breakfast and Lunch. Patrons can enjoy a cool ocean breeze in summer and warmth by heaters in winter. The opportunity to work in such a unique cafe with highly skilled and professional hospitality staff doesn’t come along too often, so apply now if you have the skills and knowledge for this position. Must be available to work early mornings, days, weekends and public holidays. Our staff pride themselves on friendliness, professionalism and service with a ‘SMILE’ Are you ready for a challenge, do you have a passion for cooking, and enjoy working in an organized team environment – then apply for this position Core Competencies Thorough knowledge of HACCP compliance Self-motivation and initiative Leadership skills - supervision of staff Communication with head chef and venue management Genuine passion for Food Control wastage Creativity, menu changes and specials Training your team to encourage skills and culinary passion The Role We are looking for that person who is motivated by their team’s success. With the direction of the Head Chef, the successful person will be driven to create a menu that is inspired by the team. If you feel you have the required skills, are a strong team player and are committed, we would love to hear from you. Duties and Requirements Food preparation Significant cafe cooking experience, with a creative flair Grill, Pan and Fryer experience necessary Maintain standards for food storage, stock rotation, and quality Minimising wastage Maintaining clean and tidy work area Follow safe work proceduresBe a strong team member, willing to adapt to change and follow direction Ability to work in a fast paced environment Responsible for managing the kitchen and ordering on Head Chef’s RDO's Excellent personal hygiene & HACCP knowledge Manage staff Oversee kitchen operations Pleasant vibrant personality Take pride in their work Ability to work with minimal supervision Hours of Work Weekly roster - full time position. Cafe opens from 6am to 3pm - salary position, plus superannuation. Must be available days, weekends, and public holidays. If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you APPLY NOW No recruitment agencies please Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr