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FULL TIME 38 HOURS PER WEEK

MINIMUM 4 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE

SALARY PLUS SUPER

$75K PA - $85K PA

COMMODORE HOTEL OPERATIONS PTY LTD known as Commodore Hotel is looking for full time Chefs and Cooks for their busy venue. Commodore Hotel is an associated entity of Harbord Hotel Operations PTY LTD and operated by Epochal Hotels Pty Ltd.
The Commodore Hotel is an enduring North Sydney icon located at 206 Blues Point Road, owned by Epochal Hotels. First established in 1848, the venue has long served as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, sitting prominently by the harbour with sweeping views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Under its current custodianship, The Commodore combines its rich history with modern hospitality featuring a bistro, sports bar, and expansive outdoor terrace (or beer garden), plus function spaces that cater for groups of 20. Food offerings run the gamut from classic pub favourites and bar snacks to seasonal bistro dishes including fresh seafood, aged steaks, salads and pasta curated under its Group Executive Chef, with the establishment earning a reputation as one of Sydney’s finest spots for relaxed pub dining and drink selections from its boutique beer menu of over 30 taps. The outdoor deck, alfresco seating, and manicured gardens make it a perfect venue for casual lunches, evening drinks, or vibrant weekend events while maintaining a friendly, laid-back ambience.

To be considered for the role you need to have a relevant industry qualification and at least 1-2 years' experience in a similar position.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Must display excellent prep, cooking and plating skills
- Strong emphasis on quality and consistency of dishes
- Demonstrate a keen Interest in growing food trends and techniques
- Ability to contribute to menu planning, food cost estimation and food cost control
- Work with the management team on food preparation and seasonal menu planning
- Stock ordering
- Labour cost control and assist the owners with rostering
- A sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and WHS
- Immaculate presentation and grooming
- Ability to handle large service numbers
- Above average customer care and service skills
- May need to be able to train our junior team on cooking techniques and procedures
- Assist with staff hiring and training
- Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
- Discuss customer requirements and request with the frost on house team.
- Maintaining and controlling the hygiene and aesthetics in all areas of the food operation to a high standard
- Ensuring personal hygiene is maintained including uniform standards
- Maintaining staff punctuality
- Setting and monitoring directives to ensure high and consistent standards
- Managing, controlling and reporting all wastage, breakages, damages and loss of assets.

YOU MUST BE
- Available nights, weekends and school holidays.
- Flexible
- Positive with a can-do attitude
- Willing to join our team and be part of something great!

If you have a passion for creating food in the kitchen and the hospitality industry and this sounds like you please apply