Head Chef - Fig & Olive

HEAD CHEF 

Fig & Olive Bar Bistro is seeking an experienced Head Chef who can run a team of chefs & apprentices whilst working hands on to deliver a premium Mediterranean inspired restaurant menu at FIG & OLIVE located in the hub of Brisbane city.

It's a big job for a big personality who is keen to join an a well established business, boasting a popular Italian / Mediterranean influenced food style.  Open Monday to Friday, this role offers the  right candidate the perfect work/life balance with weekends off where there are no events booked.

Located within Brisbane CBD, the ideal candidate is someone who can handle the hustle and bustle of a busy kitchen & possesses the creative scope to test and trial new menu items as often as they choose.  Ideally as the Head Chef, you will be able demonstrate the following skills;

• Is an experienced Head Chef or Executive Chef with more than 3 years experience heading up a Kitchen
• Holds a CERTIFICATE 4 in Hospitality - Commercial Cookery.
• Has the ability to plan menus, source ingredients and deliver within a dedicated food budget
• Controls the food quality, portion size and presentation of each dish
• Ability to communicate with FOH, Owners and Suppliers
• Can confidently prepare and cook a wide variety of meal styles
• Upholds the hygiene regulations
• Ability to supervise and train staff
• Ability to prepare, freeze, thaw, cook and preserve all foods types
• Has effectively planned, co-ordinated and delivered on all aspects of the menu in a dining or catering establishment.
• A ready to work attitude
• A good solid work ethic
• A strong knowledge and demonstrated experience in designing & cooking Italian & Mediterranean foods
• Ability to work in across all sections of the kitchen, ie cold larder, fryer, grill, pans & desserts
• Demonstrated experience in managing the pass during peak periods
• Pride in their personal presentation & their food presentation
• A passion for learning and growing your skill set
• A desire to join a team where you're part of a bigger team in a bigger company with 20 years of running hospitality businesses.
• All applicants must be approved to work 40+hrs per week in Australia. 

The RMS Group celebrates 23 years of venue success this year & continues to provides a great team culture with a strong support network for chefs seeking a to develop their food focus within our group.

*** We only employ people with an existing right to work in Australia. This position is not eligible for sponsorship ***