The Role
The Peak Restaurant at Spicers Peak Lodge is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a full time Commis Chef to join our passionate Kitchen team.
As a Commis Chef, you will be an integral part of delivering our relaxed luxury dining experience to our guests.
About Peak Restaurant
Perched atop a mountain on 8,000 acres in Queensland high country and just 90 minutes drive from Brisbane CBD, Spicers Peak Lodge offers an exclusive, intimate Australian wilderness lodge experience. The Lodge sits 1,100 metres above sea level with views across to the surrounding peaks. From untouched rainforest and rugged mountain escarpments to the pristine backdrop of World Heritage Listed national park and ancient volcanic regions, there is no shortage of unspoiled wilderness to experience and admire.
With such a uniquely Australian setting it’s only fitting that our restaurant, The Peak, is an exceptional dining experience. With a menu offering only the very best of Australian produce sourced as locally as possible, this is truly dining at the height of luxury.
The role and key duties;
- Preparation and cooking of dishes in accordance with the restaurant's standards, ensuring consistency in quality and presentation;
- Oversee a designated section of the kitchen during service as directed by the Sous or Head Chef, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience;
- Participate in daily kitchen operations, maintaining a clean and organised work area, assist with inventory management, and support kitchen team in various tasks as needed;
- Lead by example to ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations;
- Ensure compliance with all food and workplace health & safety regulations and striving to always work in a safe manner in line with workplace procedures.
Criteria required to be considered;
- Chef trade qualification (essential);
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen in a high end, fine dining or hatted environment (essential);
- Ability to understand & deliver on our guests expectations;
- Passion for culinary excellence and continuous improvement, and industry knowledge of food health & safety;
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, strong communication and teamwork skills and be able to multitask with a high attention to detail;
- Ability and willingness to commence work on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays;
- Reliable vehicle to get to and from the retreat.
Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits
- Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B and Spa discounts;
- Friends and family discounts;
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
- Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;
- Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 20+ Australian properties (and growing!).
To apply online, please click on the apply button or email your resume to bonnie.williams@salterbrothershospitality.com
