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Pastry Chef / Chef de Partie
Job No:
Spicers442
Location:
Maryvale
- Add credit to your professional reputation - multi-award winning restaurant!
- Enjoy a gratifying Chef role - work with the finest local ingredients and produce!
- Join the industry’s best - Work under the guidance of Head Chef, Minh Le!
About Us
Spicers Retreats is a collection of luxury, boutique properties set in unique and inspiring locations throughout NSW and South East Queensland.
Stunningly situated on a mountaintop in Queensland’s Scenic Rim, Spicers Peak Lodge is as far from the pressure of everyday life as it’s possible to be. Within the lodge is The Peak Restaurant, awarded two Chef Hats in the 2016 and 2017 Brisbane Times Good Food Guide awards and the 2015 Australian Good Food Guide awards.
Our ever-changing menu is inspired by fresh, organic, seasonal produce sourced locally from farmers and producers within our community. Our kitchen team believes in hearty food, full of flavour, colour and a touch of spice. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Pastry Chef or Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team on a full-time basis.
About You!
To be successful in this role, you will be an enthusiastic, consistent and hands-on chef. You will have confidence in your culinary skill set but also the willingness to take feedback and try new things. Your responsibility will be for the delivery of all food experiences for the property including: restaurant; bar; in-room dining; functions and events.
Spicers Retreats greatly value dedicated hospitality professionals who demonstrate a generosity of spirit. We seek committed and passionate talent who demonstrate our core values:
- Happy – We are an advocate for the brand, have a sense of fun and look on the bright side of life. We don’t accept cynics.
- Humble – We are willing to listen and learn and no task is beneath us. We value teamwork, are generous and don’t have an ego.
- Smart – We are empathetic and aware of how we behave affects others. We look for efficiencies and work smarter not harder. We put the business first, then the team, then ourselves.
Some of your duties will include:
- Support the Head Chef to develop creative and contemporary menus;
- Lead the Pastry section;
- Assist the Head Chef with kitchen operations;
- Coach and lead the kitchen team to increase skill level and ensure the delivery of high quality dishes.
We are looking for a chef who has:
- Relevant qualifications;
- experience working in a similar establishment (fine dining, a la carte, hatted restaurant);
- A desire to learn and willingness to follow direction;
- Passion for their trade and an interest in keeping abreast of latest trends and innovations;
- An emphasis on quality and pride in your work;
- A great work ethic and team player;
- Commitment, reliability and determination.
What We Offer You
As a team member of Spicers Retreats you will enjoy: a competitive remuneration package; very generous team discounts; the opportunity to participate in our team famil program; and be provided with ongoing development opportunities.
The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to live near property, so a drivers licence is required for the short trip to and from work. Board and Utilities will form part of the total remuneration package. This is a great opportunity to work in picturesque surrounds with a close neat team all whilst being able to save some $$$ at the same time.
This is your opportunity to take ownership of a reputable fine dining restaurant and deliver an outstanding cuisine experience with the support of a professional and established hotel and restaurant brand.
Apply now to start a career you’ll love!
To apply:
- Like our Facebook Careers page: https://www.facebook.com/spicersretreatscareers/
- Tell us “what you will bring to the table” and submit your application by clicking apply now.