Employer: Sofia's Restaurant and Bar Pty Ltd

Title: Chef

Work Type: Full-time (38 hours per week, plus reasonable additional hours as needed)

Expected Salary: between $76,515.00 to $85,000.00 (plus superannuation) depending on level of experience.

Locations: Our venues include Sofia’s Restaurant and Bar, Luna’s Broadbeach and Farina & Co. – located in Broadbeach and Southport, QLD.

About Us:

Lucente Hospitality is a fun and vibrant boutique hospitality group with three unique venues: Sofia’s Restaurant and Bar, Luna’s Broadbeach and Farina & Co. We are all about Mediterranean cuisine, fresh ingredients, and making sure our guests have an unforgettable time.

Why Join Us?

This is a great chance for Chefs who want to grow and thrive in a supportive environment. We value your career development an know how to keep things balanced.

We are looking for Head Chef & Chefs to join the team! In these roles, you will ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen, maintain consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes, and contribute to the overall success of our restaurants. These are full-time ongoing positions, working 38 hours per week based in Broadbeach or Southport, QLD.

Main tasks:

Creating and updating menus that offer a variety of dishes, considering seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.

Planning, preparing and producing a wide range of menu items.

Overseeing the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring it meets high standards of quality and presentation, maintaining consistency in taste, portion size, and presentation of dishes.

Assembling and preparing ingredients for menu items in a way that enables cooks to learn on the techniques required for the preparation of each food item.

Sourcing, ordering, and managing inventory of ingredients, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.

Supervising kitchen staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations, especially during peak hours.

Ensuring that all food preparation areas and kitchen equipment meet health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Training new kitchen staff, providing ongoing development for the team, and maintaining high morale.

Liaising with other staff members (both kitchen, floor and management) as means to work cooperatively with them to ensure that operations move smoothly.

Required/Relevant Qualifications & Work Experience:

Minimum of a Certificate IV in Cookery / Diploma in Hospitality Management, and at least 1 year’ relevant experience within the past 5 years, or 3 years’ relevant experience to substitute the formal/relevant qualifications listed above.

Required/Relevant Skills & Knowledge:

Strong cooking skills and overall culinary repertoire.

Well developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent time management skills.

Ability to multitask and effectively manage competing priorities.

We acknowledge and appreciate the values of equal employment opportunity and cultural diversity within the workplace. However, Australian citizens and permanent residents will be afforded priority in the selection process.

Annual salary will be between $76,515.00 to $85,000.00 (plus superannuation) depending on level of experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent