Cafe Junior Chef jobs in Sydney NSW

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Located in the sunny suburb of Brookvale just off Pittwater Road, Mercure Sydney Manly Warringah is just a short drive away from Manly beach and Warringah Mall. Hop on a quick ferry into Sydney CBD or experience Manly's collection of bars and restaurants.

Mercure Sydney Manly Warringah has 120 guest rooms, restaurant, all day dining, a small meeting room and secure parking.

With direct report to the Hotel General Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Working mainly the breakfast shifts or ad-hoc lunches/dinners as required.
• Actively contributing to the menu planning process and execution.
• Controlling food and wage costs, ensuring they come in on budget.
• Assisting in event planning and execution.
• Through your strong knowledge of the menus, actively controlling portion control and preparation knowledge to create amazing quality products.
• Implementing the hotel and department regulations, policies and procedures.
• Providing information on menu items to members of the events team and floor operations team so they can confidently advise guests when required.
• Maintaining industry knowledge and staying abreast of industry trends and dietary developments.
• Actively training and promoting compliance with food safety standards, hygiene, cleanliness and other compliance requirements of the kitchens area.

Your Skills and experience include:

• Previous experience as a Chef, with a focus on breakfast cuisine preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage the kitchen and team effectively.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, willing to work as part of a kitchen team to ensure our guests have a great dining experience.
• Ability to remain calm and level-headed whilst working under pressure in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high and consistent. attention to detail and standards.
• Strong communication, organisational skills and grooming standards
• Ability to build effective relationships with other departments, suppliers, etc.
• Outstanding work ethic with the flexibility to work rotating rosters and shifts.
• Well versed in all aspects of Food Hygiene, HACCP and OH&S to ensure safe working practices are followed within the kitchen.
• Prior experience training and developing junior chefs, helping to create a legacy of learning reflected in the production of quality food.
• Relevant Trade qualifications.
• Currently hold a Food Safety Supervisor certificate or willing to obtain one
• Must be available for 38hrs per week working a rotating roster including early mornings, weekends & public holidays

What’s in it for you

• Direct report to Hotel General Manager and Portfolio Director of Food and Beverage
• Ability to really contribute and feel pride in knowing you have made a difference to the greater good of the Hotel Operation
• Work alongside passionate industry professionals