Thevenard Hotel, home to The Shores, a full-service restaurant, is seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to join our dynamic restaurant kitchen team. The Shores offers a high-quality à la carte dining experience, featuring freshly prepared dishes made with premium ingredients. Our menu caters to both locals and travelers, ensuring a diverse and exciting culinary environment.

This is an exciting, long-term career opportunity for a dedicated professional who thrives in a restaurant kitchen environment and is committed to culinary excellence. We take pride in our commitment to outstanding food quality and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of dishes, showcasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene in line with the restaurant’s reputation for excellence.
• Manage kitchen operations, including stock control, inventory management, and ordering premium ingredients from trusted suppliers.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and enhance the menu, introducing innovative dishes while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Oversee the preparation of specialty items, including signature menu items.
• Monitor portion control and minimize food wastage without compromising on quality.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations, ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen at all times

Requirements:

• Relevant culinary qualifications, such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
• Proven experience as a Chef, ideally in a restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen management.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Availability to work on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• Punctuality, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• Australian work rights are essential.

The Shores Restaurant operates as a full-service dining establishment within Thevenard Hotel, offering guests a refined and memorable dining experience. Our focus is on delivering an exceptional restaurant experience, making this an exciting opportunity for a Chef looking to excel in a high-quality dining environment. If you are a dedicated Chef looking for a fantastic career opportunity in a professional kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.