What Jobs are available for Chef in Australia?

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast, 71 Sea World Drive, Main Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 4217VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met**
- Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
- Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
- Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
- Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
- Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
- Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
- Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.
- Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
- Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
**Leading Kitchen Operations**
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
- Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Maintains the productivity level of employees.
- Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
- Recognizes success performance and produces desired results.
**Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service**
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Handles guest problems and complaints.
**Maintaining Culinary Goals**
- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Utilizes the Labor Management System to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance.
- Trains employees in safety procedures.
**Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities**
- Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
- Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
- Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.
**Additional Responsibilities**
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We've been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you're a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be 'The World's Gathering Place'. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

**We Put the World on Vacation**
Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.
**Join Our Brand-New Resort Team in Tropical Paradise!**
We're excited to welcome **Club Wyndham Mission Beach** to our growing family of resorts - and we're on the lookout for motivated, hands-on kitchen professionals to join us from day one! Whether you're an experienced cook or a skilled kitchen hand looking to grow, this is your chance to be part of something new, exciting, and set in one of Queensland's most stunning beachside towns.
**How You'll Shine**
As our Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in our kitchen, working closely with our Head Chef to inspire and lead our culinary team. Your creativity will be cherished here; from crafting mouthwatering menus to introducing fresh and exciting dishes that reflect our commitment to quality and the rich tapestry of global cuisines.
We believe in the power of food to connect and delight, and your expertise will be key in making each meal an unforgettable journey for our guests.
**How You'll Be Rewarded**
Build your career with a value driven organisation that promotes continual growth and development for its people. Some of our many benefits on offer include:
+ birthday leave
+ professional development funding
+ discounted hotel stays across Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
+ lifestyle benefits and discounts
+ subsidised private health cover
+ reward & recognition program
**What You'll Bring**
To be successful in this role, you will have;
+ Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior line cook in a restaurant environment.
+ Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognised culinary institution preferred.
+ Strong leadership abilities with a collaborative and hands-on approach to management.
+ Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
+ Thorough knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety protocols.
+ Passion for food and a keen eye for detail, with a commitment to delivering exceptional quality.
+ Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
**Where Memories Start with You**
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

Your day-to-day
**People**
+ Develop & Write Standard Recipe Cards
+ Prepares detailed on-boarding program for new staff
+ Maintains a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversees their implementation
+ Ensures training needs analysis of kitchen and stewarding staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs
+ Conducts probation and formal performance appraisal in line with company guidelines
+ Maintains up to date staff records and approves leave requests etc
+ Regularly communicates with staff and maintains good relations
+ Provides direction to the Kitchen helpers, including Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards
+ Maintain, promote and monitor the food safety program HACCP
**Responsible Business**
+ Liaison daily with stewarding department to verify equipment requirements for service period, cleanliness and sanitation issues of kitchen and equipment
+ Demonstrate a sound awareness of OHS&W policies and procedures, ensuring the dissemination of information to all team members
+ Champion the identification and reporting of hazards, evaluation or risks, and design and implementation of hazard and control measures
+ Facilitate the reporting and investigation of injuries and illnesses arising from workplace activities, recommending corrective actions to prevent or minimise the chance of recurrence
+ Establish the appointment of a trained health and safety representative, first aid officer and fire wardens for the department, ensuring their active role in the ongoing safety of the department
+ Provide OHS&W Committee representatives with adequate resources including time to actively participate in the committee
+ Provide induction and refresher training to all staff, ensuring their ability to discharge allocated OHS&W responsibilites including: hazards within the workplaces, safe operating procedures, use and maintenance of PPPE and safety equipment and emergency response procedures.
**Guest Experience**
+ Champions the winning ways culture within the hotel to ensure our people are consistently delivering positive guest experiences
+ Develops popular menus offering guests value for money in accordance with IHG guidelines with Senior Chefs
+ Plans and organizes successful Food and Beverage activities in the hotel and externally
+ Co-ordinates and supervises the preparation and presentation of food products to ensure the highest quality at all times
+ Controls and analyzes, on an on-going basis, the level of quality and presentation of food product, the condition and cleanliness of facilities, guest satisfaction and marketing
+ Communicates politely and display courtesy to guests and internal customers
+ Communicates to hiss/her superior any difficulties, guest or internal customer comment and other relevant information
**Financial**
+ Monitors and controls inventories for operating equipment ensure the control and maintenance of par stocks and costs
+ Controls and analyses department costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget
+ Makes recipes and maintains up-dated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food Production operation
+ Maintains comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets and current trends and make appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly
+ Monitors local competitors and compare their operation with the hotel Food and Beverage operation
+ Sets standards of all food and equipment purchases in accordance with ICHG guidelines
**What we need from you**
+ Strong - sometimes you'll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling
+ Literate - you'll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths
+ Flexible - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job
+ Experienced - 4 years experience as a cook or equivalent combination of experience, shown leadership capability
+ Compliant - you'll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language
+ Articulate - a great communicator, you'll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to
+ Qualified - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position: Chef



Employer: Shreyavedansh Pty Ltd T/as Rehal’s Divine Indian Restaurant



Address:Shellharbour City Centre NSW 2529



Salary: $77,000 - $85,000



Hours per week: 38 hours



Category: Full Time / Permanent







DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS:



Our business is “Shreyavedansh Pty Ltd”trading as “Rehal’s Divine Indian Restaurant providing Indian Cuisine. We need Chef to perform the following duties:





DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



• Plan and design menus featuring authentic and contemporary Indian dishes, ensuring appropriate portion sizes, ingredient selection, and presentation standards while estimating food and labour costs and managing the procurement of quality ingredients and specialty supplies.

• Supervise the preparation, cooking, and presentation of all menu items to maintain authentic Indian flavours, consistency, and high culinary standards.

• Collaborate closely with the restaurant management team to ensure efficient coordination between the kitchen and overall restaurant operations.

• Develop and implement cooking methods and recipes specific to Indian cuisine, including curries, tandoori items, breads, gravies, and accompaniments, while providing training, support, and guidance to kitchen staff.

• Personally prepare and cook a wide range of dishes using traditional techniques and authentic spices in accordance with the restaurant’s menu.

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and occupational health and safety regulations within the kitchen environment.

• Assist with the recruitment, supervision, and professional development of chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants to maintain a skilled and efficient kitchen team.

• Oversee food storage and preservation processes, including marination, seasoning, and maintaining spice blends to ensure consistency of taste and quality.







Appropriate candidate must have the following skills, education and experience:



Education: Minimum of Diploma level Education in related field

Experience: At least 1 year of highly relevant experience as a Chef



Skills –

• Food presentation & plating

• Quality control & consistency

• Time management under pressure

• Food safety & hygiene compliance

**We Put the World on Vacation**
Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.
**How You'll Shine**
As the Chef de Partie at Club Wyndham Phillip Island Resort, you will be responsible for running the day to day operation of the kitchen, planning and designing menus that are in line with financial goals and is appealing to all guests, providing Food and Beverages in a timely and professional manner.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Place highest importance to food safety and hygiene of food preparation as outlined in the HACCP principles and the local guidelines for catering establishments.
+ Prepare, produce and present all foods in accordance with identified Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards, commonly accepted in the catering industry.
+ Display eagerness to increase food knowledge and skills.
+ Strive to minimize food wastage.
+ Provide an exceptional Guest experience
+ Put forth your input on menus, rosters and any other issues that involves the team
+ Audits Kitchen stock & grocery lines daily & order stock as required
**How You'll Be Rewarded**
Build your career with a value driven organisation that promotes continual growth and development for its people. Some of our many benefits on offer include:
+ **Competitive salary of $73,209.50** (in accordance with Level 6 of the Hospitality Industry General Award 2020)
+ Professional development funding
+ Discounted hotel stays across Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
+ Subsidised private health cover (following successful probation completion)
+ Birthday leave to celebrate your special day
**What You'll Bring**
To be successful in this role, you will be:
+ Relevant trade qualifications
+ Previous Food & Beverage experience in a Hotel/Resort environment
+ A desire to deliver an exceptional Guest experience
+ An adaptive mindset and vision to deliver a quality product
+ The ability to work a flexible roster, inclusive of nights, weekends and public holidays
**Where Memories Start with You**
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

**We Put the World on Vacation**
Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.
**Go where opportunity is always on**
At Travel + Leisure Co. we are vacation connoisseurs. Come join the fun of putting the world on vacation. If you love meeting new people and have an enthusiastic approach to delivering excellent customer service, join our **Kirra Beach** team as the **Chef** today!
**How You'll Be Rewarded**
+ Immediate start
+ Full time hours
+ Supportive work culture
+ Professional development funding
+ Discounted hotel & resort stays globally
**How You'll Shine**
As Chef, you will responsible for preparing, producing and presenting superior quality food in a timely and professional manner. You will place the highest importance on food safety and hygiene with food preparation and presentation to ensure our Owners and guests dining in have a memorable dining experience. You will also have the opportunity to assist our Executive Chef in menu creation. You will provide effective, efficient and professional food and Beverage service and maintain the highest level of customer service to ensure all needs for the owners and guests are met.
**What You'll Bring**
+ 2 years' experience as a Chef or similar position, within a resort/hotel environment
+ Trade Qualified (Certificate III Commercial Cookery)
+ Place highest importance to food safety and hygiene of food preparation
+ Prepare, produce and present all foods in accordance with identified Food Hygiene and Health and Safety standards
+ Focus on the importance of customer service
+ Display an open friendly manner and positive attitude and team spirit
+ Follow given tasks to completion and to the best of your ability
+ Communicate promptly, clearly and concisely to Chef and team members on all matters
+ Hold appropriate qualifications
+ Be able to work productively in a fast paced, changing workplace
**How to apply?**
If you are interested in this new opportunity, please click **"Apply Now"** !
**Where Memories Start with You**
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

**We Put the World on Vacation**
Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.
**Join Our Brand-New Resort Team in Tropical Paradise!**
We're excited to welcome **Club Wyndham Mission Beach** to our growing family of resorts - and we're on the lookout for motivated, hands-on kitchen professionals to join us from day one! Whether you're an experienced cook or a skilled kitchen hand looking to grow, this is your chance to be part of something new, exciting, and set in one of Queensland's most stunning beachside towns.
**How You'll Shine**
As a Chef you'll support the smooth operation of our resort food service - from food prep and cooking to maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. You'll bring energy, teamwork, and pride to every shift, helping deliver fresh, tasty meals that enhance our guests' experience.
+ Assist in preparation and cooking of meals according to menu and dietary needs
+ Maintain high hygiene and food safety standards at all times
+ Ensure cleanliness of kitchen, equipment, and work areas
+ Support stock rotation and inventory checks
+ Work collaboratively with front-of-house and resort teams
+ Uphold safe work practices in line with OH&S requirements
**What You'll Bring**
+ Experience in a kitchen, café, or commercial cooking environment
+ Passion for food quality and presentation
+ Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
+ Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays
+ Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
+ Food Safety Certificate (desired)
+ Commercial Cookery qualification (highly regarded but not essential)
**How You'll Be Rewarded**
+ Discounted hotel and resort stays worldwide
+ Professional development and training opportunities
+ Be part of a global hospitality leader
+ A fun, inclusive and supportive team environment
If you're ready to bring your skills to paradise and help launch something special - **apply now!** Join us and make every dish a part of a guest's great story.
**Where Memories Start with You**
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighbouring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
A strong candidate has been identified for this position.
**Where Memories Start with You**
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

Chef (Cafe)

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning menu in consultation with management for the occasions and ongoing.

• Managing team of cooks and kitchen staff for smooth operations.

• Manage food preparation and cooking processes in a fast-paced environment.

• Ensure all food items are prepared according to safety and sanitation guidelines.

• Maintain inventory levels, order ingredients, and manage stock to minimize waste.

• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction.

• Training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.

• Stay updated on industry trends and customer preferences to bring new ideas to the table.

• Provide and maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a chef role, preferably in a sandwich bar, café, or restaurant.

• Passion for food and creating unique, dishes and starters.

• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Creativity and a willingness to experiment with new ingredients and flavors.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Salary:$75,000 to $80,000 (Plus Superannuation).

Experience :2 years plus experience required.

Qualification: Diploma in hospitality or equivalent.

Visa Status: Full working rights.