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Agnes Restaurant is looking for a professional and energetic Senior Sous Chef to join our team of talented chefs. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef who is passionate about high-level service and enthusiastic about growing and cultivating a team.
The Group
Join Anyday, the team behind Brisbane venues, Agnes, Bianca, Hôntô, sAme sAme and Agnes Bakery. Our restaurants are driven by concept, be it Italian fare, cooking with fire or celebrating Thai culture and cuisine, presented in a stylish, creative, and inviting format. We pride ourselves on humility and the ability to give an essence of warmth while dining at each of our venues, made possible by the professionalism and knowledge of the team, the atmosphere and memorability of the spaces and the dynamism of the food.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example and motivate the kitchen team to maintain a consistent high high-performing work culture.
- Creating and executing a training and development plan for kitchen staff – keeping them inspired and motivated to gain knowledge and learn.
- Assisting the Head Chef with hiring kitchen talent.
- Consistent and strong execution and quality control of every dish that leaves the pass.
- Keeping the team aware and accountable for food hygiene and food safety standards.
- Reviewing daily stock orders and ensuring that there is no incorrect or missing product.
- A good understanding of the Restaurant Industry award, including minimum hourly rates, levels and penalties.
- Assisting the Head Chef with breaks and timesheet management.
- Assist the Head Chef to support all employee relations matters such as grievance, disciplinary and appraisal procedures.
The Prerequisites
- 2-3 years previous experience in a similar senior Kitchen Management position
- Strong understanding of food and beverage operations
- Understanding administrative software tools
- Experienced in rostering, labour, and food and beverage cost management.
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Experience in a busy and professional environment
- Excellent communication and attitude
- Organised with a love for well-executed food
- Course completion of use of hygienic practices for food safety and participation in safe food handling practices
The Reward
- One extra week of annual leave based on length of service
- Referral scheme of up to $1,000 for referring a friend
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Extra payments based on additional hours worked
- Restaurant discounts of up to 25% off and free coffee at Agnes Bakery
- Team meals
- Annual Team Party
- Company wide sports teams and initiatives
- A wide variety of discounts on a range of participating retailers within the James Street Precinct
- Generous discounts at local fitness and wellness centres
- Management Incentives
- Learning and development opportunities, including WSET and leadership training
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 14 March 2024
- Expected salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
