Senior Sous Chef

About the Business

The Shaws Bay Hotel is an enduring East Ballina Icon which is has recently reopened after undergoing an exciting modernisation and redevelopment. Business is booming!

With a huge footprint directly on the beautiful waters of Shaws Bay, this is a food and entertainment driven, high capacity and high turnover venue, with over 700 seats for our diners.

A brand-new kitchen, separate prep kitchen, Marana Forni pizza oven, and quality equipment fit out await.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver an elevated food offering focusing on fresh local seafood, woodfired pizza, as well as pub classics, we require a highly experienced, calm organiser with exceptional communication skills. You will lead, support and inspire your team to become the food destination of choice in the area, and the workplace of choice for our local Chef talent.

With the roll out of two additional new menus in the near future, there is plenty to sink your teeth into.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Chef to oversee the entire kitchen operations including but not limited to menu development, cost & stock controls, team culture and development, rostering and wage control, strict adherence to all Food Safety & WHS requirements, presentation, collaboration with the functions team, and delivering excellence in food standards. You will generally be present and hands on in peak periods to ensure these standards are met.

To be Truly Successful in this role we ask that you have

• A genuine desire to plate exceptional food, every time
• Several years’ experience in a similar environment
• A collaborative approach, working closely with the Management Team & Head Office
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to coach and develop your team into future leaders
• An energy & drive that your team will be inspired to replicate