Restaurant Manager/Chef/Cook

Restaurant Manager/Chef/Cook
APSS Investment Group Pty Ltd t/a CAFE 224
Restaurant Manager
Full-time/Permanent
$73,000 - $76,000
Duties and Responsibilities:
*Set operating goals and objectives
*Assess staffing requirements and recruit staff when needed
*Train and coach staff
*Ensure staff know and adhere to established codes of practice
*Organize and monitor staff schedules
*Co-ordinate restaurant operations during each shift
*Monitor adherence to health, safety and hygiene standards in kitchen and restaurant
*Ensure compliance with restaurant security procedures
*Ensure alcohol regulations are adhered to
*Oversee preparation of food and beverage items
*Ensure adherence to set recipes
*Observe size of food portions and preparation quantities to minimize waste
*Interact with customers to ensure all inquiries and complaints are handled promptly
*Plan and co-ordinate menus with Chef
*Prepare and analyse budgets, monitor costs and implement strategies to reduce costs
*Analyse food and beverage costs and assign menu prices
*Plan and monitor restaurant sales and revenue
*Organise and supervise marketing and promotional activities
*Check and order supplies of non-food items
*Identify and estimate food and beverage supply requirements and place orders with suppliers
*Negotiate purchase prices and develop preferred suppliers
Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant AQF Diploma and 2-3 years’ relevant experience.
Chef
Full-time/Permanent
$73,000 - $75,000
Duties and responsibilities:
*Prepare and properly present food for regular service and functions
*Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen staff
*Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to plan and develop recipes and menus, considering factors such as seasonal availability of ingredients, the likely number of customers, portion size and final menu price
*Provide costings of new menu items
*Check the quantity and quality of received products to ensure correct items are as ordered and standards are met
*Monitor and maintain stock levels to reduce wastage
*Inspect equipment, work areas and general supplies to ensure conformance to established health and safety standards
*Instruct and train other kitchen workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation, etc. of food
*Monitor and enforce sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
*Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
*Assist in recruitment and induction of kitchen staff
*Discuss with the Restaurant Manager any equipment purchases and repairs required
*Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions such as weddings, parties and banquets
*Other managerial tasks associated with the operation of the kitchen, as required
Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant AQF Diploma and 2-3 years’ relevant experience
Cook
Full-time/Permanent
$70,000 - $73,000
Duties and Responsibilities:
*Daily preparation of all ingredients and menu items
*Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
*Prepare food for special dietary needs
*Prepare and store all meat, poultry and vegetables and other food according to standard and following procedures closely
*Maintain a clean kitchen and use kitchen appliances and equipment safely
*Restock all items as needed throughout shift and ensure items are as ordered and standards are met
*Understand and maintain knowledge of proper use and maintenance of all equipment in cooking station
*Ensure that all health, safety and hygiene regulations are strictly adhered to at all times
*Undertake cleaning, sanitation of all kitchen areas
Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant AQF Cert III or IV and 2-3 years’ relevant experience.