Full Time Chef

Full-Time Chef – Kiki’s Tavern

Employer: Kiki’s Tavern
Position: Full-Time Chef
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Kiki’s Tavern is seeking an experienced and passionate Full-Time Chef to join our kitchen team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef to become part of an established hospitality venue and work within a professional and supportive team environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality food, maintaining kitchen standards, and supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a professional team who foster an exceptional working environment.

• The chance to be a part of a team in an iconic pub/ cafe.

• The role on offer is a permanent position, and will sit within an established team, with long-term goals and new opportunities on the horizon.

About You

We are looking for a Chef who:

• Has proven experience delivering high-quality food and maintaining excellent kitchen standards
• Has experience with menu planning, food preparation and cooking
• Has strong knowledge of a la carte and function service
• Can work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
• Has excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Is able to follow directions while also demonstrating initiative
• Has a genuine passion for food and hospitality
• Is a strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can remain calm and professional under pressure
• Has leadership skills and the ability to supervise and support other kitchen staff
• Is committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety

Key Responsibilities

Your primary duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning menus and introducing innovative dishes in consultation with management
• Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard
• Preparing food for a la carte and function services
• Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation of all dishes
• Ordering food supplies and kitchen ingredients based on menu requirements and stock levels
• Liaising with suppliers to place and confirm orders
• Monitoring stock levels and inventory
• Receiving and checking deliveries for quality, quantity and freshness
• Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on appropriate cooking procedures
• Properly storing, freezing and preserving raw, semi-prepared and cooked food
• Supervising and coordinating kitchen staff during service
• Allocating duties and assisting with kitchen rosters and staffing requirements
• Training, mentoring and developing apprentice chefs and other kitchen team members
• Monitoring cleaning schedules and ensuring food hygiene standards are maintained
• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety and food safety requirements
• Implementing workplace policies and procedures as directed by management
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen at all times
• Supporting the overall smooth operation of the kitchen and venue

Skills and Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Relevant skills assessment, where applicable
• A minimum of three years’ full-time relevant experience in a Chef role
• Previous experience working in reputable restaurants, pubs, or similar hospitality venues in Australia
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations

The advertised position of chef will be subject to probationary period of up to 3 months. This opportunity is perfect for an experienced Chef who have passion for food and cooking. This position is on a permanent long-term basis and will sit within an established team.