About

Ember Byron Bay
Language - English
Salary - $80,000

Calling all Chefs!
Imagine living (or maybe you already do) on the north coast of NSW with Byron Bay or close surrounding areas the place you call home. Many a professional has dreamed of leaving the bust city behind & moving to the fresh air of northern NSW; well now is the time to act! We are looking for a kitchen professional with an amazing attitude to join our team & deliver high quality products in a fast paced environment confidently & with flair! If this sounds exactly what you are looking for we would love to hear from you.

About Ember
Ember Byron Bay is a premium fine dining steakhouse in the heart of Byron Bay. As a favourite destination for locals and visitors alike, we pride ourselves on the high quality food and beverages we offer whilst delivering exceptional customer service.

Occupation Tasks
Prepares, seasons and cooks food in a dining or catering establishment.
• Assists in the planning of menus and determining food quantities and costs
• Prepares and cooks food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
• Monitors food quality and presentation
• Manages and trains Cooks and Kitchenhands in food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety
• Orders and maintains inventory of food and kitchen supplies, ensuring it meets daily production needs
• Collaborates with management to develop new dishes and improve existing recipes
• Coordinates with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient food service
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen

Skills & Experience
• 2 years minimum experience
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth preparation and service.
• Lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring seamless operations
• Preparing and cooking meals to a high standard
• Supervising dish quality throughout preparation and presentation
• Collaborate with the team to prepare, following recipes correctly and present high-quality dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
• Consulting with servers about the dishes on menu to educate them
• Demonstrating methods and providing guidance on cooking techniques
• Manage inventory, maintain stock levels, and ensure timely ordering of supplies
• Educating on and ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards throughout the kitchen.
• Working to a set budget for costing of all dishes
• Managing the staff budget daily to achieve the desired outcome for managers
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Compliance Requirements
• Complying with WHS systems & legislation
• Comply with Ember’s policies and procedures
• Explaining & enforcing hygiene regulations
• Ensure role is carried out in line with safe work practices

Core Behaviours
• Results driven
• Constantly seeking to improve venue offerings
• Continually improving
• Strong involvement in team building
• Positive happy person to work alongside
• Ability to build rapport with all customers especially locals
• Provide a harassment, bullying and discrimination-free workplace.
• High functioning & quick thinking in a fast-past environment
• Passion for providing a great customer experience

Qualifications
Require Certificate 3 in hospitality
Basic food handling certificate

You must be in Australia & be able to work to apply,
To apply for the role – send us your resume along with a cover letter about you and why you think you are the perfect fit for this position.