About Us: Restaurant Lovat, located in Newport, is a stylish modern Australian brasserie known for its sophisticated ambiance and commitment to quality. Featuring a refined menu that showcases fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, Lovat offers a variety of culinary options, from seafood and steaks to vegetarian dishes, making it a favorite spot for date nights, social gatherings, and family celebrations.
Requirements: Lovat Restaurant is now seeking to recruit a qualified Chef who is keen to demonstrate and develop his/her skills in a dynamic kitchen environment across the following tasks:
* Determining production schedules and staff rosters to ensure the dine-in and take away segments of the food preparation function are well-staffed across a seven-day trading week;
* Tailoring relevant menus with management that best reflect the desired tastes and flavours of the customer base;
* Monitoring the quality and timing of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation;
* Estimating amounts and costs of required supplies, including raw foods and ingredients;
* Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure they meet the necessary hygiene and quality standards;
* Instructing and supervising kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, seasoning, portioning and garnishing dishes from the restaurant’s menus;
* Selecting, training, supervising & performance managing kitchen staff;
* Preparing, cooking, seasoning, portioning, and garnishing dishes from the restaurant’s menus;
* Monitoring sanitation practices to ensure kitchen staff follows the required hygiene standards and regulations.
About the candidate: The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery with 3 years of relevant experience. To apply, applicants are invited to send through a CV outlining qualifications and experience.
Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted