Join Our Culinary Team at Chaar and Poulet & Porc Eatstreet Northshore!

$75,000 – $85,000 per year (must have full working rights)

Position: Sous Chef / Chef De Partie

Location: Hamilton, Brisbane (Hands on role at “Poulet & Porc” and “Chaar” at Eatstreet North Shore Night Markets)

Job Description:

As a Sous Chef, your role will involve:

• Assisting the head chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes with cost effectiveness in mind

• Assist with service preparation, ensuring all relevant menu items are prepared for service

• Supervising all kitchen staff and assist in training of employees to meet our standards

• Working as a team within a fast-paced kitchen, in tandem with front-of-house staff

• Maintaining exceptional hygiene levels at all times

Your Responsibilities:

Your key responsibilities include:

• Following directions provided by the head chef

• Collaborating with the rest of the team to ensure high-quality food and service

• Keeping the kitchen safe and sanitary

• Improving your food preparation methods based on feedback

• Ability to work with and adhere to a weekly budget

• Maintaining reliability and a consistent nature

Person Specification:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Past experience working in a similar role

•. Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

• Ability to quickly learn new recipes and cooking procedures

• Knowledge of best practices for safety and sanitation

• Ability to mentor and motivate junior staff

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Problem-solving ability

• Passion for delivering great food and service

• Strong references from past employers

Job Highlights:

• No split shifts

• Knowledgeable and supportive team in a fun working environment

• 9 day fortnight and only 3 evening shifts per week (Friday, Saturday and Sunday dinner service) Monday & Tuesday days off & every 2nd Wednesday off, Thursday evenings off

• Access to a great range of high-quality equipment to experiment with for those with a keen interest

• Above award pay rates for the right candidate

About Us

• We are a small, hardworking team dedicated to providing outstanding quality food in a vibrant market setting

• We make most items in house and we are passionate about quality food creation from start to finish

• We’re a close-knit family business that places high priority on a positive team culture

• We’re passionate about what we achieve together and are committed to supporting our team's well-being whilst maintaining our KPI targets

Join us for a warm and welcoming work environment where you’re part of the family. As part of our successful hospitality group, we offer competitive pay, flexibility, and company wide perks.

Our Core Values

• Positive Customer Journey: From the first greeting at the counter to the last moment, we are committed to maintaining exceptional quality of service and product.

• One Team, One Dream: We play as a team with the same goal in mind. We create a positive and fun work environment while maintaining work pace and focus.

• Think Big, Be Innovative & Bold: Near enough will never be good enough. We continuously look for ways to be better, improve, and grow.

• Take Initiative and Be Adaptable: Not everything will be perfect, whether it’s the service, our equipment, or the produce. Having the ability to keep a cool temperament and adapt under pressure is paramount.

• Integrity & Respect: We value how we communicate with each other and the values we hold ourselves and others accountable to.

If you’re a passionate and experienced chef looking to be part of a dedicated team in a dynamic market setting and share our core values, we’d love to hear from you.

For more info reach out at [email protected]