Alegre seeks to celebrate diversity by showcasing the magic of harmony achieved when different influences, styles and ingredients come together. Situated on the second floor along King Street Wharf at Darling Harbour, Alegre offers private events, both lunches and dinners, with dazzling vistas of the water and boats moored at the wharf. It really is a place to unwind and slip your jacket off as day melts into night.

Inspired by many memorable meals in Tulum, native Mexican elements like poblanos and pasillas chiles, varieties of corn like pozole and Mayan chocolate (Xocolatl) have been imported and married with unmistakably Australian ingredients: finger lime, saltbush, pickled cumquat, local beef and seafood to achieve an unforgettable culinary experience in a luxe Caribbean setting.

Alegre Bar and Dining operates 6 Days a Week for Lunch and Dinner.

At Alegre , patrons can experience;
- Intimate Dining Experience
- Group and Events Bookings
- Range of Banquet Menu’s and Packages

We welcome and encourage innovative and creative ideas to streamline and enhance the Alegre experience for both our patrons and staff!

This role offers a full-time and permanent position and offers a flexible and rotating roster, staff meals (on-duty), salary packaging and tips share +more!

Sponsorship and career growth opportunities available

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities

· Setting up service station as per restaurant standard.

· Preparation, cook and seasoning food for day to day operational management.

· Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, collaborative discussion of any food preparation management and/or issues with Head Chef, Managers, Dietitians, kitchen and waiting staff, with forward solution focus.

· Ordering, receiving food items and storing them at right temperature and place

· Effective participation in controlling desired food cost and minimising food wastage

· Following Food Safety & OH&S policies

· Maintaining Temperature Log Book & Cleaning/maintenance schedule

· Must be organised and able to work both independently and as a supportive team member

Skills and experience

· Minimum 2-3-year experience as Cook

· Commercial Cookery degree would be an advantage, however, not mandatory.

· Must be reliable, punctual and own reliable transport desirable.

Job benefits and perks

· A competitive annual salary and rates

· Great working environment and conditions

· Convenient location

· Tip Sharing

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

8 hour shift

Afternoon shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Morning shift

Night shift

Public holidays

Rotating roster

Shift work

Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

Tips

Experience:

Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person