Chef De Partie

BASTA ~  An Italian inspired dining experience, located in the stylishly refurbished Hotel TOTTO. Positioned in the heart of Wollongong, Basta is the perfect balance of trendy atmosphere and exceptional food. Showcasing a brand new woodfire pizza oven, Basta plans to make a big impact on the local foodie scene. This Chef role unlocks a world of possibilities, and you hold the keys.

We are on the hunt for a Chef De Partie who is hungry to make a superstar name for themselves in the industry. We expect you to run Basta as if it was your own. 

Let's see if you'll fit right in, as our Chef De Partie, you will:

• Maintain a clean working environment at all times
• Demonstrate responsibility, management and ownership of your assigned Kitchen section
• Ensure all food production is in line with hotel standards
• Ensure the consistent delivery of quality, well-presented food to our customers
• Demonstrate a working understanding of food, hygiene and safety principles, ensuring compliance at all times
• Meet all hygiene and WHS requirements·    
• Be hands-on and loves spending your time in the kitchen as you are food obsessed and everyone needs to taste your food
• A visionary who can create concept and execute on a whole other next level!
• Be a ‘Daymaker’ by making the day better for ourselves, our customers, our team, our company and our community. Strive to be better than yesterday, every day!
• Love our values! Empowerment - Possibilities and Community.
• Drive Workplace Health & Safety, and the Food Safety Supervisor compliance and standards

Basta is a standalone venue that will make a name for itself as being a 'must dine at' venue however this exciting opportunity has more on offer! 

 Basta is located inside Hotel TOTTO Wollongong- EVT’s newest hotel to open. The hotel features 150 accommodation rooms where it invites guests to dine in Basta restaurant or take delight in enjoying delicious fare through the comforts of in-room dining. 

Additional skills and experience:

• A background in cooking Italian is preferred
• Previous experience as a Chef De Partie  is a MUST!
• Knowledgeable across all dining periods including breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Excellent communication skills
• WH&S & FSS - Sound knowledge & thorough understanding of compliance, kitchen safety, and overall legislation
• Encyclopedic knowledge of food & cooking techniques
• Immaculate presentation and passionate customer service advocate

What’s in it for you?

• A very competitive remuneration
• The chance to be a part of an opening team and work with a great team
• An opportunity to be a respected and valued member of our team
• Access to both hotel specific discounts and companywide benefits offering hotel discounts and so much more!
• Receive complimentary cinema tickets at EVENT Cinemas
• Career opportunities across the EVT network. One of Australia's leading hospitality groups. Get your foot in the door and you'll go places!

If you feel you are the right person for this exciting and challenging position, please forward your resume with cover letter to *************@evt.com and hit ‘Apply Now’.

When you join EVT you are joining Australia’s premier entertainment, hospitality, and leisure company.