Chef

Business Overview:

Our venue partner, Cycho’s Family Trust trading as CYCHO’s Buffalo Wings is a Gold Coast-based food and hospitality business specialising in internationally inspired buffalo wings, burgers, fried chicken, loaded fries, hotdogs, and other comfort-food offerings. The business differentiates itself through house-made sauces influenced by flavours from around the world, including Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, and American cuisine.

Located in Southport, CYCHO’s operates as a customer-focused dining establishment, offering freshly prepared food and a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere. Its concept was established by a husband-and-wife team with backgrounds as flight attendants, drawing inspiration from their international travel and culinary experiences.

CYCHO’s Buffalo Wings is seeking an experienced Chef to support daily kitchen operations.

Salary Package: $78,000 - $83,000 AUD

Location: C7A 2 Nexus Way Southport , Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 4215

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan, prepare, cook, and present menu items to a consistently high standard.
2. Prepare buffalo wings, fried chicken, burgers, loaded fries, hotdogs, sauces, and other menu items according to established recipes.
3. Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, portion control, and consistency.
4. Prepare and organise ingredients required for daily kitchen operations.
5. Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering, receiving, and proper storage of ingredients.
6. Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness.
7. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
8. Coordinate food preparation and service to ensure timely delivery of orders.
9. Assist in training and supervising kitchen staff and allocating kitchen duties.
10. Monitor food costs, minimise wastage, and ensure efficient use of ingredients.
11. Assist with menu development and improvements based on customer preferences and business requirements.
12. Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety and relevant food regulations.
13. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen throughout service.

Skills and Experience:

1. Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
2. Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
3. Experience preparing a range of dishes, including fried chicken, buffalo wings, burgers, sauces, and other contemporary menu items.
4. Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation requirements.
5. Ability to maintain consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control.
6. Good knowledge of stock management, food costing, and minimising food wastage.
7. Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.
8. Strong organisational and time-management skills.
9. Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a kitchen team.
10. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
11. Experience supervising, training, or coordinating kitchen staff is highly desirable.
12. Ability to follow recipes and kitchen procedures while exercising sound culinary judgement.
13. Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen.