Farmers Arms Hotel Beeac

Beeac VIC 3251

Iconic 100+ year old venue, the Farmers Arms, located on the main street of Beeac. We are known for our great food, friendly service and good times. Our menu is a mix of pub classics and modern creations from the land and sea.

The Role

The Farmers Arms Beeac operating under Flat Out Enterprises Pty Ltd, a beloved country pub known for its warm hospitality and delicious meals, is looking for a talented and passionate chef to join our team. If you have a love for great food and want to be part of a dedicated kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary

This is for a full-time role with an annual salary of $74000 plus superannuation.

Duties will include

• Passionate about cooking
• Should be able to work in every station of the kitchen.
• Demonstrated experience working as a qualified chef in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Creating an innovative and appealing menu, including specials, which are aligned with our target audience.
• Developing and improving recipes and current menu items while ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
• Preparation of ingredients and ensuring they are of high quality, meeting food safety and hygiene standards.
• Collaborating with front-of-house staff to ensure the best possible dining experience for our customers.
• Excellent pan skills, solid knowledge of sauces with a creative flair, and the ability to prepare a diverse range of dishes.
• A strong understanding of portion control and food cost management to ensure profitability.
• Managing and mentoring junior kitchen staff, including training and supervising apprentices or cooks.
• A strong understanding of ordering, supplier management, stock rotation, and conducting regular stock take.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, kitchen hygiene standards, and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements.
• Planning and executing special events, including menu selection, ingredient sourcing, and preparation.
• Monitoring food presentation and ensuring dishes are prepared to a high standard before serving.
• Developing and implementing kitchen operational procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Handling customer feedback related to food quality and making necessary adjustments to improve customer satisfaction.

To apply for this job, please contact McDowell Ean at [email protected] or call 0437 988 866

Requirements

• 2 years’ full time work experience.
• AQF Certificate III or higher.
• Exceptional organisation, communication and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and unsupervised.