Chef de Partie - Raes Dining Room, Luxury Boutique Hotel

Luxury boutique hotel and Dining Room, Raes on Wategos in Byron Bay, is seeking a qualified and professional full-time Chef de Partie to join our incredibly skilled kitchen team under the guidance of Executive Chef, Jason Saxby.

Raes is seeking career driven individuals whom can bring skill, creativity and positive influence to our kitchen.

These individuals must have the following:

knowledge and expertise within the following areas:

• A minimum of 3 years full time experience in a similar high end Restaurants and high volume international luxury hotels
• Experience in managing their own sections across all areas of the kitchen
• Flexibility necessary to work on days, nights and weekends
• A passion for great food and excellent guest service
• At least Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commerical cookery or equivalent in a related field. In absence of formal qualifications, significant commerical experience working in the given role may substitute
• Confidence with time management
• Comfortable being a team player and being supportive to all colleagues

Main Responsiblities:

• Collaborate with the Head and Sous Chefs to develop creative and distinctive dishes.
• Contribute to a creative and professional menu presentation.
• Control food costs through portion control and waste reduction.
• Ensure food safety of dishes served to guests with special dietaries (allergies, intolerances).
• Install stock rotation and shelf-life criteria.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and discuss innovative menu ideas.
• Ensure menus is presented in a creative and professional manner.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and taste.
• Develop service procedures and timings alongside the Sous Chef.
• Assist the Sous Chef in the recruitment, induction, and training of the kitchen staff.
• Receive and check quality of cooking materials.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Establish high level food storage, kitchen cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Minimize energy waste and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Ensure the kitchen operates profitably and smoothly.

Raes on Wategos has long been an industry leader in providing first class service in all facets of the property, in particularly our food and beverage programs. This is a unique role for the right candidate to join our professional team.

The right candidate will benefit from attractive remuneration, work-life balance, great employee incentives and an incredible platform for growth. Australian citizens and permanent resdients are preferred.

Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 plus superannuation depending on the level of relevant experience.

Please email a cover letter, resume and relevant references to jason@raes.com.au.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.