We are looking for a Senior Event Chef at our Redfern based catering company. We are predominantly focussed on the corporate sector, but also cater for private events including cocktail parties, weddings and dinners. The position will include cooking and presenting dishes in a variety of locations from commercial kitchen to private residences. As such, confidence and the ability to produce quality food in unfamiliar environments is essential. Shift will vary from week to week depending on the needs of the business and will include some evening and weekend work.

Benefits

• Annual salary at $85,000 plus super
• Demonstrate your culinary talents, passion and flair for an award-winning caterer
• Work in collaboration with high profile celebrity chefs
• Create dishes for some of Sydney’s most exclusive events
• A fun and motivated team environment
• Be part of a growing hospitality group

About the Role

• Work on-site in a range of premium venues across Sydney
• Oversee the accurate and consistent preparation and presentation of all dishes at functions and events
• Oversee a team of more junior chefs
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to deliver high-quality menus
• Work closely with Event Managers and Function Supervisors to meet all client needs
• Check off all food and equipment on arrival to site, and before leaving site

About You

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• 4 years’+ experience in a 5-star hotel, large-scale restaurant or catering company
• Passionate about producing quality dishes
• Driven to achieve the highest standards in an efficient manner
• Strong time management and planning skills
• Able to effectively manage and motivate a team of chefs
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to follow standard recipes

About The Fresh Collective

Sydney based hospitality group, The Fresh Collective, operates a portfolio of cafés, restaurants and stores and provides catering and event services in a number of iconic venues across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane including the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Queensland Museum, Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Living Museums portfolio. At Fresh, we have a reputation for the delivery of excellent food and service, with a team of dedicated professionals, who are among the best in the industry.

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