Cafe Manager/Chef/Cook

VAK Enterprises Pty Ltd t/a Little Chefies Café

Cafe Manager (ANZSCO: 141111 Cafe or Restaurant Manager)

Full-time/Permanent

$80,000 - $85,000 (salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Set operating goals and objectives

*Assess staffing requirements and recruit staff when needed

*Train and coach staff

*Ensure staff know and adhere to established codes of practice

*Organize and monitor staff schedules

*Co-ordinate Cafe operations during each shift

*Monitor adherence to health, safety and hygiene standards in kitchen and Cafe

*Ensure compliance with Cafe security procedures

*Ensure alcohol regulations are adhered to

*Oversee preparation of food and beverage items

*Ensure adherence to set recipes

*Observe size of food portions and preparation quantities to minimize waste

*Interact with customers to ensure all inquiries and complaints are handled promptly

*Plan and co-ordinate menus with Chef

*Prepare and analyse budgets, monitor costs and implement strategies to reduce costs

*Analyse food and beverage costs and assign menu prices

*Plan and monitor Cafe sales and revenue

*Organise and supervise marketing and promotional activities

*Check and order supplies of non-food items

*Identify and estimate food and beverage supply requirements and place orders with suppliers

*Negotiate purchase prices and develop preferred suppliers

Qualifications and Experience:

*Relevant AQF Diploma

*3 years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications

*Applicants with qualifications will need to demonstrate 1 year of relevant experience

Chef (ANZSCO: 351311 – Chef)

Full-time/Permanent

$80,000 - $85,000 (salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and responsibilities:

*Prepare and properly present food for regular service and functions

*Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen staff

*Collaborate with Cafe Manager to plan and develop recipes and menus, considering factors such as seasonal availability of ingredients, the likely number of customers, portion size and final menu price

*Provide costings of new menu items

*Check the quantity and quality of received products to ensure correct items are as ordered and standards are met

*Monitor and maintain stock levels to reduce wastage

*Inspect equipment, work areas and general supplies to ensure conformance to established health and safety standards

*Instruct and train other kitchen workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation, etc. of food

*Monitor and enforce sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations

*Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services

*Assist in recruitment and induction of kitchen staff

*Discuss with the Cafe Manager any equipment purchases and repairs required

*Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions such as weddings, parties and banquets

*Other managerial tasks associated with the operation of the kitchen, as required

Qualifications and Experience:

*Relevant AQF Diploma

*Applicants with qualifications will need to demonstrate 1 year of relevant experience

*3 years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications

Cook (ANZSCO: 351411 - Cook)

Full-time/Permanent

$80,000 - $85,000 (salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Daily preparation of all ingredients and menu items

*Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications

*Prepare food for special dietary needs

*Prepare and store all meat, poultry and vegetables and other food according to standard and following procedures closely

*Maintain a clean kitchen and use kitchen appliances and equipment safely

*Restock all items as needed throughout shift and ensure items are as ordered and standards are met

*Understand and maintain knowledge of proper use and maintenance of all equipment in cooking station

*Ensure that all health, safety and hygiene regulations are strictly adhered to at all times

*Undertake cleaning, sanitation of all kitchen areas

Qualifications and Experience:

*Relevant AQF Cert III including 2 years of on-the-job experience or Cert IV

*Applicants with qualifications must demonstrate 1 year of relevant experience.

*A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience may replace the requirement of having a qualification.