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SalaryThe Talent Playbook is proudly working with our client ST Albans a hospitality business operating four premium dining restaurants in the heart of bustling James Street within The Calile Hotel.
Their venues are as follows:
- Hellenika at The Calile - Premium traditional Greek restaurant.
- Sushi Room - Premium Japanese dining.
- SK Steak & Oyster - Premium Steakhouse.
- Sunshine - Mediterranean eatery
Fortitude Valley
SK Steak and Oyster, a premier establishment renowned for its exceptional service, is inviting applications for the position of Junior Sous Chef.
About Us: SK Steak and Oyster is a distinguished venue committed to providing a sophisticated and memorable atmosphere for our clientele. Our dedication to quality, innovation, and unparalleled service has made us a leader in the hospitality industry.
Leadership Tasks:
Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation and dish plating
Training of kitchen staff
Maintain well manner personality in front of all employees and customers.
Delegate any kitchen tasks and ensure tasks completed in accordance with STK GROUP standards
Improve the productivity of kitchen staff and employees based on their position
Maintain personal hygiene and encourage other kitchen employees maintain the highest standard
Maintain the hygiene of the kitchen, including equipment
Ensure a safe work environment for all colleagues
Approve every dish before leaving the kitchen
Ensure par levels of stock are met. Reporting to Head Chef when items are low and need to be re-ordered
Establish professional relationships with colleagues and suppliers
Behavioural Competencies:
Be adaptive to the needs of ST Albans it's team members and guests at all times
Be confident and decisive in your decision making, own and learn from any mistakes
Acknowledge the diverse opinions of your team, addressing relevant concerns, minimizing conflict, and always promoting harmony within the workplace
Take initiative, foresee business needs, and complete tasks without being asked to do so
Communicate clearly and concisely with restaurant owners, reservations team, restaurant managers, team leaders, HR manager and all other stakeholders
Ability to work well under pressure or opposition, while maintaining effectiveness and self- control amid any one or combination of stressors, including emotional strain, ambiguity, risk to self and fatigue
Share knowledge of effective restaurant operation with colleagues
Maintain confidentiality, privacy and respect towards all team members and guests
Be open to feedback and changes
Operations:
Ensure the pass runs smoothly and orders are delivered within agreed KPI's
Control operational costs and identify measures to cut food waste
Control operational cost by identifying ways to control labour cost
Build roster in accordance with operational requirements whilst meeting labour cost targets
Manage daily staffing levels by adding/cancelling casual staff as required
Approve timesheets and annual leave requests in a timely manner
Train kitchen staff in accordance with STK Group values and standards
Provide menu training to FOH team and update menu notes
Update dietary notice board with correct and up to date information
Oversee kitchen apprentices and facilitate and sign off training requirements as per training college schedule
Work alongside HR to coordinate activities including forecasting staffing levels, organise interviews, provide response to success and unsuccessful candidates and take ownerships applications.
Take responsibility of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene levels. Ensure cleaning schedule is maintained
Coordinate laundry requirements
Cross check menus prior to being printed. Ensure items and layout is correct
Maintain equipment and uniform levels for kitchen. Order new equipment where required
Monitor levels for crockery and communicate order requirements to executive chef
Ensure you are competent in H&L and how to process updates and changes. Participate in training where required.
How to Apply: If you are a skilled Chef seeking an opportunity to contribute to a top-tier establishment, please submit your resume and “APPLY NOW”. Share your relevant experience and why you would be an excellent fit for the SK Steak and Oyster team.
