Chef at Henrietta

Henrietta is a busy restaurant found in the heart of Surry Hills, combining family, flavour, and friendship. We serve a variety lunch and dinner meals with creative specials, and amazing service. We are continuously attempting to enhance our menu by allowing cooks to experiment in the kitchen and taking into consideration changes mentioned by our customers.

The Role

We are looking for a full-time chef to join our team and assist us in developing new combinations and flavours to include in our menu. You must have the ability to work well under pressure and time constraints, the knowledge of different varieties of foods and ingredients, communication skills, and the ability to accept criticism.

Applicants must have the ability to work well under pressure and time constraints, with knowledge of different varieties of foods and ingredients, communication skills, and the ability to accept customer feedback to improve future experiences.
Duties:
• Cooks guests' orders according to their preferences;
• Employs food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchen staff members do the same;
• Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces;
• Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour;
• Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply at the restaurant with regular stock takes being conducted;
• Keeps up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests have a positive experience that is unique to the restaurant;
• Works efficiently and effectively during busy periods, such as weekends and large functions;
• Takes direction and works with the restaurant's administrative team;
Requirements:
• Relevant qualifications required however, 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the qualification;
• Have at least 3 years of experience as a chef in a similar restaurant;
• Planning menu and creating new dishes;
• Oversee pre-planning requirements of food and ordering required supply;
• Ensure quality dishes are prepared and presented;
• Manage kitchen including requirements for more staff and be responsible to train them;
• Have experience in upholding the proper health and safety requirements in the kitchen;
• Have experience in studying the current situation in the industry to ensure the business is working in accordance with the demands of the market.
Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Salary: $72,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time