It's your chance to become a part of The Chambers kitchen brigade, bringing your skills and expertise to create and maintain an exceptional culinary experience across breakfast, brunch, lunch, private functions, and BOXD catering.
The Chambers is located in Cairns City in a historic building filled with original character and a friendly atmosphere. We offer breakfast and lunch 7 days a week and open in the evenings for private functions and events. Our most recent area of growth is BOXD catering by The Chambers. Our food and offering are paramount to our success, and we are seeking the right person to take ownership of our events and catering arm.
We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef - Events and Catering with a strong work ethic, creativity, and knowledge across a variety of cuisines. Your hands-on approach will make you a successful leader and team player. You will report directly to our Head Chef and work closely with both back and front of house. Exceptional communication and organisational skills are essential.
This full-time role involves a 40-hour work week across all events, with occasional support required in the café. The role spans a 5-day work week, including weekends due to the nature of the work.
About Us: The Chambers is an established café in Cairns City with a focus on tasty brunch and delicious flavours, all beautifully presented. Our menu features local ingredients, utilising the very best available. We operate from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday to Sunday, with private functions and events across both days and evenings. The Chambers offers both indoor and outdoor seating in a historic 98-year-old building. Our team is friendly, passionate, and hard-working.
Required Skills/Attributes: 3+ years' experience as a Sous Chef in events, catering, and/or production Experience with breakfast, brunch, and lunch à la carte service Planning and creating menus in consultation with the Head Chef Ability to collaborate on menu writing, recipes, and creating costings Creative approach to new dishes and knowledge of current trends Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Prioritising a clean and organised work environment Trade qualified (or equivalent experience) Assisting with the selection of new team members for events/catering support Ordering, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring food wastage is minimised Ensuring kitchen area and equipment comply with health regulations Ensuring menu comprehension across the restaurant, catering, and café Ability to train and effectively manage kitchen staff of lower skill levels Trustworthy Reliable Team player Positive attitude Solutions driven A great work ethic Attention to detail Experience/Availability: 3+ years' chef experience alongside relevant Diploma and/or Certificate IV qualification Experience in a 7-day à la carte operation offering breakfast, lunch, and private functions and catering Team-focused and passionate about the industry Solutions driven and flexible Full-time - occasional early morning, weekend, and evening work required Currently located (or soon to be) in Cairns and planning to stay long term On Offer: 40-hour work week Paid overtime Working with a friendly team at an award-winning café Two consecutive days off Take ownership of this growing division of the business To apply, please submit your resume and brief cover letter through Indeed! Join us!
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TREATED AS PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount Schedule:
Afternoon shift Day shift Evening shift Supplementary Pay:
Overtime pay Work Location: In person
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