Chef / Kitchen Team Leader
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Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $95,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A Sydney business with busy Malaysian restaurants is recruiting a Chef / Kitchen Team Leader to work permanently and full time, hands-on. Authentic flavours, steady quality and a tidy, orderly kitchen are what the right person cares about. The post involves leading the kitchen team, working with management and reporting to the Company Director, across restaurant service and corporate catering.
Positivity counts, together with a readiness to share knowledge, learn new skills and find better ways to work.
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Key Responsibilities
- Cook laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow, nasi lemak and other Malaysian classics with care and an even standard
- Use set recipes and portion sizes, and plate consistently, for dining room and corporate events alike
- Work out the prep plan and hand out kitchen jobs so busy-service orders are right and on time
- Guide and train the cooks, back them up, and spell out what is expected for teamwork, quality and cleanliness
- Practise good food safety through storage, labelling, temperature checks, stock rotation and allergen control
- Run ordering, deliveries and stock, inspect ingredients and watch costs and waste
- Keep equipment and the kitchen clean and serviceable, follow the cleaning schedules and tell management about faults
- Help management improve recipes, add menu items and raise efficiency, and keep kitchen records, helping resolve food quality concerns and customer feedback
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least three years of relevant professional cooking, with a strong focus on Malaysian cuisine
- Sound understanding of Malaysian ingredients
- Knowledge of Malaysian cooking methods, spice pastes, sauces and classic flavours
- Experience as a leader or supporter of a kitchen team in a busy restaurant
- Enthusiasm for Malaysian food and willingness to go on learning and share knowledge
- Reliable and positive, takes ownership, welcomes feedback and supports the team
- Organised, careful with detail and calm under pressure when solving problems
- Working knowledge of food safety rules
- Interest in developing dishes that honour Malaysian flavours and suit customers
- Valid Australian work rights and/or sponsorship
- Experience with Malaysian or Singaporean cuisine, corporate catering, hotels or high-volume kitchens is an advantage; Bahasa Malaysia, Indonesian or Mandarin are also welcome
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