CHEF

About us:

To The Top Pty Ltd T/a 8848 Momo House – Cairns is a growing hospitality business specialising in authentic Nepalese and Himalayan cuisine. We are committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through quality food, consistency, and outstanding customer service. We are currently seeking a full-time Chef to join our team at Shop 2, 77 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870. If you believe this position aligns with your skills and experience, please apply now.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food production.

• Ensure preparation of authentic Nepalese and Himalayan menu items with precision while maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.

• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, ensuring all food is prepared and served in a timely manner.

• Recruit, train, mentor and motivate kitchen staff to achieve operational excellence.

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, workplace health and safety requirements, and company policies.

• Overseeing the quality of raw ingredients and finished dishes to maintain high standards.

• Managing inventory, sourcing quality ingredients, ordering stock, and minimising wastage.

• Analyse food and labour costs and implement cost-control measures to maximise profitability.

• Ensure kitchen staff properly Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, refrigeration units, and other kitchen equipment to ensure food safety and quality.

•Ensure food is stored appropriately in temperature-controlled facilities and handled according to food safety requirements.

• Cater for special dietary requirements and customer requests while maintaining quality and consistency.

•Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, food safety regulations, and professional kitchen standards.

•Liaise with management regarding daily special menu planning, business growth opportunities, operational improvements, and customer feedback.

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality Management, or a related field is required.

• At least one year of relevant experience in a chef role is required.

• Strong knowledge of Nepalese, Himalayan, and South Asian cuisine preferred

• Proven leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• Thorough understanding of food safety, HACCP principles, and workplace health and safety regulations.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.

Salary: $80,000 -$85,000 per annum plus superannuation

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