Tom's Providore & Wine Bar is an established venue on Beaufort Street, on the city fringe, seeking an experienced chef to join its close-knit team. Tom’s is a gourmet providore, wine bar and, wine and liquor store with its core activity being the provision of on-premise food and beverage. Tom’s menu offers classic Mediterranean and European cuisine.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the back of house team members and area, implementing production processes, managing food and labour costs and have an overall understanding of hygiene and food safety. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership: providing leadership in culinary production, operations and procurement including recruiting, training and mentoring team members

Operations: 

General - Evaluating procedures and policies to ensure efficient and effective back of house operations

Menu - planning and executing menu for daily food service operation

Food preparation - demonstrating cooking techniques; advising on cooking procedures; preparing and cooking food (signature dishes)

Hygiene & food safety - ensuring kitchen area is maintained to highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness including directing, implementing and complying with food hygiene and health & safety programs

Inventory & cost controls - managing vendors; purchasing and maintaining inventory of food items and supplies including managing budgets and food cost controls

Quality: identifying and implementing continuous quality improvement procedures relating to food preparation, presentation and service

Employee development & management: recruiting, managing and developing kitchen team members through appropriate coaching, training and mentoring

You will require a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role and must be proficient in preparing and cooking a variety of Mediterranean and Western European (Italian, French and Spanish) cuisines.

You will need to demonstrate your experience and versatility including your ability to maintain consistency in product and performance across varying conditions.

A certificate in commercial cookery is preferred, however, proven cooking skills in a fast-paced, high volume environment will be favourably considered.

To be considered for this opportunity candidates must:

• demonstrate strong culinary techniques in Mediterranean and Western European (Italian, French and Spanish) cuisines
• be a team player who is self motivated and reliable
• demonstrate the ability to work in a diverse environment
• have a strong work ethic
• be able to effectively manage your time as well as follow instructions
• have sound communication skills (candidates must have proficient English)
• be available to work around 12 hour days (split shifts), 5 days a week including weekends and public holidays.

Mature candidates welcome.

Visa sponsorship may be available to the successful applicant.