Head Chef

Grill Osaka is a new full service restaurant offering Japanese inspired dining and teppanyaki.

We are seeking a full time Chef to help deliver high quality food and a consistent guest experience as the restaurant opens.

Key responsibilities

· Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of the restaurant menu, including teppanyaki dishes and seasonal offerings.

· Develop and refine recipes, menus and portion specifications in consultation with restaurant management.

· Estimate ingredient quantities, food and labour costs; order supplies and monitor stock, storage and wastage.

· Prepare and cook dishes, including live teppanyaki service, and coordinate the timing of food for table service.

· Check the quality of ingredients and dishes at every stage of preparation, cooking and presentation.

· Discuss preparation methods, dietary requests and service issues with management, kitchen staff and front of house staff.

· Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise and train kitchen staff on recipes, presentation and safe procedures.

· Explain and enforce food hygiene, allergen management and workplace safety standards throughout the kitchen.

About you

· An AQF Diploma or equivalent relevant culinary qualification, or at least three years of relevant Chef experience in place of a formal qualification.

· Proven experience planning menus, estimating costs and coordinating preparation and cooking in a restaurant kitchen.

· Strong cooking, quality control, food safety and communication skills during busy service.

· Experience with teppanyaki preparation and live cooking is highly regarded.

To apply, submit your resume through the job board and briefly describe your relevant Chef and teppanyaki experience.