Sous Chef
- Surfers Paradise, QLD
- Permanent
- Full-time
As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.About the RoleWith a range of multi-faceted kitchens and diverse dining experiences on-site, we’re always looking for passionate chefs to join our team and elevate our culinary offerings. In this role, at Yamagen Japanese restaurant, you’ll work alongside Adam Lane to help manage a section of the kitchen operation, ensuring that food preparation and service meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining impeccable hygiene standards and practices across the kitchen.
- Training, mentoring, and developing junior kitchen staff to foster a culture of excellence.
- Overseeing the preparation and presentation of food to meet the expectations of our diverse clientele.
- Collaborating with the team across our multifaceted kitchens to ensure smooth operations during peak times and special events.
- This is a full-time opportunity for a passionate chef eager to take on a new challenge and progress within a fast-paced, high-energy hotel environment. You’ll be part of a growing culinary team with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
- Japanese cooking techniques
- Good knife skills
- Food hygiene
- Communication
- Tempura
- Robata
- Sashimi/Sushi skills
- Ordering and general administration
- Responsible for your specific kitchen station, overseeing preparation, cooking, and presentation to maintain a seamless flow and consistently deliver top-notch dishes.
- Reporting directly to the Executive Chef Adam Lane, It is important you are calm under pressure and you promote a positive working environment for your team.
- Uphold strict hygiene and food safety standards, conducting regular checks to guarantee the freshness, taste, and visual appeal of all dishes leaving the kitchen.
- Work closely with kitchen staff, communicating effectively to ensure efficient teamwork, smooth operations, and a harmonious kitchen environment in one of the Gold Coast's leading Japanese culinary establishments. A keen eye for detail
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant setting
- Proven experience working seamlessly in a dynamic kitchen environment
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company
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