Chef

Chef – MIINE Newcastle $86,000 a year | Full-time | Newcastle NSW 2300 Weekend availability, Public holidays

About MIINE Newcastle Soho Miine Pty Ltd, trading as MIINE Newcastle, is a contemporary Italian restaurant and hospitality venue in Newcastle, New South Wales. The venue offers dine-in restaurant service alongside cocktail and bar service. It trades across lunch, dinner and evening periods, catering to both casual diners and high-volume peak service.

The Role We are seeking an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen at MIINE Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities · Oversee and manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring all food preparation and cooking meets the restaurant’s standards. · Prepare and cook dishes to menu and recipe specifications, ensuring consistent, high-quality output. · Lead menu planning, recipe development and seasonal specials, subject to approval by the Directors. · Supervise, roster and train all kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks and kitchen hands, in cooking techniques, food safety and kitchen procedures. · Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to develop staff. · Monitor food quality, presentation and portion sizes, and inspect preparation areas for compliance with health and safety regulations. · Manage kitchen inventory, ordering and receiving, maintain accurate stock records, and ensure correct storage to prevent spoilage. · Build and maintain supplier relationships, negotiating favourable terms and consistent delivery of quality products. · Monitor food costs and wastage, manage the kitchen budget, and meet cost of goods sold (COGS) and labour percentage targets. · Enforce hygiene, sanitation, food safety and workplace safety standards, and maintain a clean, organised kitchen. · Liaise with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service, timely delivery of dishes and handling of special requests. · Resolve kitchen issues, including equipment, staffing and food preparation problems, and implement improvements to efficiency. · Maintain kitchen records, including inventory, rosters and food safety documentation, and prepare reports for the Directors. · Foster a positive, team-focused kitchen culture and stay current with industry trends and techniques.

Skills and Experience · A level of skill commensurate with an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma together with at least one year of relevant experience · At least three years’ relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications · Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen · Experience leading a kitchen team efficiently and productively, with a team-focused approach · Advanced food safety awareness and demonstrated compliance experience · Impeccable standards of health and hygiene · Strong time management skills · Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

Pay: $86,000.00 per year Work Location: In person