Chef at The Belrose Hotel

The Bayfield Group boasts an impressive hotel portfolio that includes Dee Why Hotel, The Light Brigade and most recently, the re-purchase of The Belrose Hotel, all the while maintaining their family-run authenticity. Today the Bayfield grandchildren, co-headed by Kaine Bayfield, continue to uphold the family-run tradition of offering world-class hospitality and dining experiences in their prestigious dining venues and watering holes.
The Belrose Hotel is one of the northern beaches' largest hotels and the family-friendly go-to pub for the local community. Boasting Sydney's largest indoor playground, and a spacious bistro serving a lengthy menu of upmarket pub-fare, as well as a comfortable lounge area with lofty bar.
The Role
The Belrose hotel is looking for an individual who can oversee the restaurant's kitchen by effectively managing other kitchen and food preparation team members whilst deciding what dishes to serve and adjusting orders to meet guests' requests. The position requires skilled and competent individuals, capable of supervising the kitchen and ensuring all kitchen related operations are running smoothly.
All work will be conducted in a fully functioning, very clean and organised kitchen. Applicants must have the ability to work well under pressure and time constraints, with knowledge of different varieties of foods and ingredients, communication skills, and the ability to accept customer feedback to improve future experiences.
Duties

• Cooks guests' orders according to their preferences;
• Employs food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchen staff members do the same;
• Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces;
• Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour;
• Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply at The restaurant with regular stock takes being conducted;
• Keeps up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests have a positive experience that is unique to the restaurant;
• Works efficiently and effectively during busy periods, such as weekends and large functions;
• Takes direction and works with the restaurant's administrative team;

Qualifications and Requirements

• Relevant qualifications required however, 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the qualification;
• Have at least 3 years of experience as a chef in a similar restaurant;
• Planning menu and creating new dishes;
• Oversee pre-planning requirements of food and ordering required supply;
• Ensure quality dishes are prepared and presented;
• Manage kitchen including requirements for more staff and be responsible to train them;
• Have experience in upholding the proper health and safety requirements in the kitchen;
• Have experience in studying the current situation in the industry to ensure the business is working in accordance with the demands of the market.