August The Old Place

Looking to join a culture of excellence? August The Old Place is looking for an experienced chef to join our restaurant and will provide a supportive environment for our team.

Our restaurant is committed to preparing and presenting high quality dishes and services to meet and exceed our customer expectations and we are a well-known restaurant showcasing trendy and various menus in Mosman.

You will enjoy working in a positive kitchen environment and will uphold our commitment to be a hospitality industry.

Position: Full Time Chef

As a Chef at August – The Old Place Mosman, you will play a key role in delivering a refined and memorable dining experience. Responsible for ensuring that the standard and quality of the food preparation, production, presentation that reflect our culinary philosophy within budgetary limitations, co-ordinating and supervising of daily work activities of staff, maintaining highest level of work safety at all times. This role is very much hands-on, requiring attention to detail and a positive work attitude to manage and operate restaurant in a sustainable and profitable.

Main Tasks and Duties:

Ensuring all dishes is prepared as per food presentation requirement

Ensuring all dishes are served on time

Designing and developing menus to reflect the quality and standard of August The Old Place

Paying attention to seasonal/ event availability and preparing to constantly improve menus appropriate for customer satisfaction

Identifying customer preferences

Presenting nutritionally balanced food in an appetizing and attractive manner at the high level of standards

Maintaining stock levels for all kitchen supplies and ensuring all stock appropriate stored in the dry store, cool room and freezer to minimise waste, to support the produce the menus

Inspecting the stocks for damages, quality and use by dates when it’s delivered

Ensuring food wastage, minimised by careful supervision

Conducting regular stock takes, ensuring efficient stock utilisation as well as beverage stocks are sufficient to meet demand

Ensuring the security of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink stocks

Ensuring that all menus/labour costs are correctly calculated to ensure maximise profit

Calculating the portion yields and costs of materials and ensuring that cost margins and percentages are in line with budgeted figures

Ensuring all staff are award of their duties and what is expected of them

Delegating duties to staffs as per requirement

Overseeing and monitoring the work of staff to ensure all tasks are completed at the high level

Conducting the staff performance evaluation and regularly providing performance feedback, guidance and support to staff

Recruiting new staff and identifying the need for further training of current staff

Ensuring any staffing issues are resolved fairly and quickly

Ensuring all staff is aware of and follow safe work practices at all times

Ensuring all staff is dressed correctly

Maintaining the restaurant and kitchen according to OH&S principles

Working cooperatively within the team, assisting with other staff

Providing reports to the restaurant manager/ managing director

Core Capabilities:

Diploma of Hospitality, or equivalent

Qualified chef with at least 3 years’ experience in hospitality industries in a variety of hospitality venues

Strong knowledge of modern cooking techniques and plating styles

High level of attention to detail, organization, and time management

Passion for local, seasonal produce and sustainable sourcing

Works willingly as part of the team and supervise a team

Excellent problem-solving skills

Client and quality focus

Ability to motivate staff and provide leadership

Has a positive, cheerful attitude

What We Offer:

Full Time Position

Salary: $77,000 to $90,000

A supportive and collaborative kitchen team that values creativity and professionalism

Opportunities for growth and career development within a reputable hospitality group

If you believe you have the right set of skills and attribute for this position, please send us your resume by our email [email protected]