Wilga Hotel Narrabri has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to join the team. This position is a full-time ongoing position, working 38 hours per week based in Narrabri, NSW.
About Us
Wilga Hotel is a newly renovated establishment that offers a home-style pub environment, complete with a restaurant, sports bar, beer garden, and refurbished ensuite rooms. We take pride in delivering warm and knowledgeable service, creating an incredible ambiance, and providing a magical experience for every guest.
We are seeking a Chef to join our growing kitchen team, ensuring excellence in food preparation and presentation while managing kitchen operations efficiently.
About the Role
Day-to-day tasks will vary; however, you will be primarily responsible for the following tasks which include but are not limited to:
1. Updating the menu to ensure variety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
2. Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard using diverse culinary techniques.
3. Overseeing and coordinating junior kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking, garnishing, and plating.
4. Managing inventory, placing orders, and maintaining relationships with vendors to secure fresh ingredients.
5. Recruiting, training, and managing kitchen staff, maintaining high standards of discipline and performance.
6. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety and kitchen security.
7. Sourcing the best prices from suppliers while maintaining product quality and integrity.
8. Gathering and acting on customer feedback to enhance kitchen operations.
9. Identifying opportunities to improve and expand the services and facilities offered by the restaurant.
Skills & Experience – What We’re Looking For:
For this position, it is expected that you would possess the following qualifications/work experience:
1. Minimum Diploma qualification in Hospitality or a related field, OR at least 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications;
2. Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef role within a restaurant;
3. Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment;
4. High standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Interested?
Please forward your resume to ********@wilgahotel.com.au
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