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Looking for a new challenge? Like to have evenings free? YES, you can live life…not just commute and work.
Here are a few reasons why this position as SOUS CHEF at The Produce Store of Budsoda Pty. Limited could be GOOD for you. (and 3 reasons why it might not)
• Established successful Cafe/Restaurant/Wine room/Gourmet Grocer,
• Great location in the heart of Mansfield & The High Country
• A good salary, reasonable hours, regular holidays plus extras.
• Year round trade, means we can offer year-round work stability to our team.
• Kitchen maintenance is a priority,…our kitchen is well maintained.
• Good team of 35 cafe staff, committed to making our place the best.
• Locally based owners committed to continual improvement
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You will be supported by an excellent kitchen team
We want you to be part of our community, and get a real sense of satisfaction from being part of one of the best venues in North East Victoria.
3 Reasons why this might NOT be the kind of job for you;
1. You will need to have Excellent spoken English skills.
2. This is not a ‘Beginners’ role, we get busy, you need to be super organised, capable, and motivated. (we do 140 – 200 covers p/day)
3. It's not a formula based cafe, you have to be very pro-active.
Skills and commitment that we need:
• Demonstrated experience in helping manage a fast paced and flexible kitchen
• Excellent cooking skills for short order -breakfast & lunch, as well as bulk cooking for our range of speciality take home meals, and off-site function packages
• Ability to create/manage weekly specials, rostering, forecasting and COGS
• Career minded with good leadership skills, able & keen to grow and develop other people too.
• Able to write and maintain operational procedures & follow thru. You must be computer literate.
What will you look like? Someone who has:
• Diploma or above of Hospitality Management
• At least 3 years demonstrated experience as a chef in a medium sized café
• Strong customer & staff focus and a passion for food
• Consistently high customer service standards
• Commitment to your own progress and that of our team. (We are happy to invest in further training)
• Strong compliance focus, … our kitchen is super clean, food well stored, temperatures checked etc.
• Desire and ability to engage with our local community
• Very strong English language skills (spoken and written), good communication and leadership skills.
• Well-rounded, operational experience within the hospitality industry
• Ability to take curve balls in your stride.
• Reliable vehicle and current driver’s licence.
