Chef

Miramare Group (FOE SERVICES PTY LTD) is looking for an experienced Chef to join their restaurant Sant' Alba situated in Mount Ashby Estate. Nestled in the heart of the Southern Highlands, Sant' Alba offers a warm, intimate dining experience that feels like your home away from home. With a commitment to using fresh, locally sourced produce, the restaurant crafts a menu bursting with vibrant flavours. Indulge in rich, creamy burrata, delicate malfadine, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, or end your meal on a sweet note with their signature lavender crème brûlée.

Under the professional management of FOE Services Pty Ltd, we deliver unforgettable experiences across a diverse range of offerings — from elegant weddings and milestone celebrations to large-scale corporate functions and intimate dining experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Work-life balance
• Health and wellness
• Employee discounts on dining

Task & responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to plan menus, estimate food costs, and ordering food supplies
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Discussing food preparation issues with managers, kitchen and waiting staff
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
• To prepare and present all food items for the restaurant, ensuring all standards and procedures are maintained
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities
• To maintain the highest level of cleanliness in all kitchen sections ensuring all equipment and utensils are correctly stored at the conclusion of rostered shift.
• To ensure the ordering of all food items is carried out for the assigned section in consultation with the Head Chef
• All other duties as are directed by the Head Chef
• Ensure that that all plant and equipment are maintained and cared for.
• Follow the restaurants daily cleaning roster and waste disposal practises.
• Ensure all employees are adhering to Workplace Health and Food Safety Standards Australia as outlined in the manual. 
• All WH&S incidents to be documented including procedure applied to ensure prevention of all future occurrences.
• Perform stock take on a daily basis and replenish appropriate items as required.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by the managing director from time to time.

Qualification & experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Chef or similar role
• Formal culinary trade qualification or in related discipline
• Certification IV in Kitchen Management or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills