"Ruby My Dear" is a contemporary Japanese Izakaya located in Newstead, Brisbane. Our menu features a variety of playful small plates, including kushiyaki (skewers), raw dishes, and vegetables, designed to be enjoyed either in our restaurant or as bar snacks. Our venue offers a unique experience, complemented by a custom-built vinyl sound system where guests can enjoy the music of some of Australia's best DJs.
Destined to be Brisbane's newest inner-city neighbourhood, we are excited to be an important part of ensuring Newstead becomes a great food destination.
The Opportunity
Working under the guidance of the Head Chef, the Sous Chef will be responsible for the delivery of the culinary offering within Ruby My Dear and the day-to-day leadership of the kitchen brigade.
As part of the broader management team, you will assist with ensuring success by engaging the full team to meet KPI's, ensuring a high-level of guest satisfaction, managing costs effectively, contributing to Health, Safety & Environment initiatives, and driving a positive culture within the team.
The Role
- Collaborate on the design and delivery of seasonal menus that both aligns with the narrative of the venue and attracts the right market and positive reviews.
- Demonstrate and enforce excellence and consistency in product, service standards and presentation across the business.
- Enhance and deliver a high-performance culture across the kitchen and venue through aligned priorities and clear purpose.
- Review Financial Reporting of food Cost of Goods and Labour for weekly and monthly reports to ensure the information is correct.
- Assist with developing and maintaining the highest food safety standards for this venue.
- Oversee and drive kitchen and BOH standards with efficiency and style.
- Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
The Perks
- Be part of a hospitality group redefining hospitality in the Brisbane dining scene.
- Work with our world-class culinary and operations teams with a product you can be truly proud of.
- Development opportunities for high performers including group roles as part of our growth strategy
The Company
Happy Fat Hospitality Group's vision is to create, curate and manage world class hospitality, lifestyle and leisure businesses within Australia and offshore.
We want to work with people who align with our values of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Passion and who want to be a part of a growing hospitality services business with people at its centre.
Employer questions:
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Sous Chef?
Have you worked in a role which requires a sound knowledge of food provenance?
Which of the following cuisine types do you have experience with?
What is your expected base annual salary?
How much notice are you required to provide your current employer?