Sous Chef

• Looking for a new challenge? Like to have evenings free?   YES, you can live life…not just commute and work. 
  Here are a few reasons why this position as SOUS CHEF at The Produce Store of Budsoda Pty. Limited could be GOOD for you. (and 3 reasons why it might not)
  • Established successful Cafe/Restaurant/Wine room/Gourmet Grocer, 
  • Great location in the heart of Mansfield & The High Country
  • A good salary, reasonable hours, regular holidays plus extras.
  • Year round trade, means we can offer year-round work stability to our team.
  • Kitchen maintenance is a priority,…our kitchen is well maintained.
  • Good team of 35 cafe staff, committed to making our place the best.
  • Locally based owners committed to continual improvement

• You will be supported by an excellent kitchen team

• We will assist with accommodation, either in our own 4 b'room staff accommodation (under $200 pw pp), or through our very strong network of rental providers.

 
We want you to be part of our community, and get a real sense of satisfaction from being part of one of the best venues in North East Victoria.

3 Reasons why this might NOT be the kind of job for you;
1. You will need to have Excellent spoken English skills.
2. This is not a ‘Beginners’ role, we get busy, you need to be super organised, capable, and motivated. (we do 140 – 200 covers p/day)
3. It's not a formula based cafe, you have to be very pro-active.

Skills and commitment that we need: 
• Demonstrated experience in helping manage a fast paced and flexible kitchen
• Excellent cooking skills for short order -breakfast & lunch, as well as bulk cooking for our range of speciality take home meals, and off-site function packages
• Ability to create/manage weekly specials, rostering, forecasting and COGS
• Career minded with good leadership skills, able & keen to grow and develop other people too.
• Able to write and maintain operational procedures & follow thru. You must be computer literate.

  What will you look like? Someone who has:
• Diploma or above of Hospitality Management
• At least 3 years demonstrated experience as a chef in a medium sized café 
• Strong customer & staff focus and a passion for food
• Consistently high customer service standards
• Commitment to your own progress and that of our team. (We are happy to invest in further training)
• Strong compliance focus, … our kitchen is super clean, food well stored, temperatures checked etc.
• Desire and ability to engage with our local community
• Very strong English language skills (spoken and written), good communication and leadership skills.
• Well-rounded, operational experience within the hospitality industry
• Ability to take curve balls in your stride.
• Reliable vehicle and current driver’s licence.