Little Stiller Distillery /Restaurant isn’t just about great cocktails – we’re about creating total awesome customer satisfaction, and that starts in the kitchen. We’re looking for an experienced Chef to join our crew in magnificent Mandurah. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a buzzing venue, and want to work alongside equally passionate legends, this is your gig.

Why join us?

· Be part of Mandurah’s most fun and vibrant distillery tavern venue.

· Work in a supportive team that values creativity, flavour and fun.

· Help shape a kitchen that matches our awesome cocktails with equally awesome food.

Tasks

· You will be required to develop New Recipes.

· Plan Menus with Tavern Stiller managers and directors.

· Responsible for estimating food and labour costs to construct the menu

· ordering food supplies and continue to be budget conscious with suppliers

· always sourcing good fresh food at the best prices

· monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation

· discussing food preparation issues with Managers, kitchen and waiting staff

· If required have the ability to Manage Customer Relations. With any major complaints of the food

· plan and organise the preparation and cooking of food

· demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures

· preparing and cooking food

· select and train kitchen staff in all areas of the kitchen and front of house in liason with the manager

· Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales

· Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients

· Cook food in a timely manner

· Delegate tasks to kitchen staff

· Inform wait staff about daily specials

· Ensure appealing plate presentation

· Supervise Cooks and assist as needed

· Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)

· Monitor food stock and place orders

· Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items

· Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients

· Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Skills

Strong organisational skills and high standards in customer service.

Flexible work ethic with a passion for creating unique and memorable food experiences.

A genuine raving fan of great food who connects with people and “makes it happen.”

Qualifications

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or at least 3 years’ relevant experience if no formal qualification).

Experience

1 Year with qualifications 3 years without qualifications