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At Lone Star Rib House, we pride ourselves on good old-fashioned hospitality with a smile - featuring impeccable food with “a taste that's bigger than Texas” and uniquely curated beverage menus.
Lone Star Rib House Hervey Bay is a brand new location and will be a high-volume Texan-themed food and beverage restaurant, and we are currently seeking casual and full-time, experienced Chef or cooks to join our team. This position offers room for future growth.
Be part of our Lone Star family today!
Bring your experience, organization, and passion for food, beverage, and service.
The Role:
Produce quality, hot meals plated as per recipes and procedures manual (note: as a franchise, the menu/recipes cannot be altered).
Lead the kitchen staff by example, under the direction of the Head Chef.
Maintain prep levels in your allocated section.
Assist with ordering & stock rotation.
Maintain cleanliness & organization of your workspace.
Help ensure hygiene standards are maintained at a sufficiently high level and that an approved food safety plan is implemented.
Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment in proper operating order.
Inform the Head Chef/General Manager of any potential issues regarding prep, ordering, stock control, food safety, and quality.
Follow correct hygiene, food handling practices, and safety procedures.
Guide and train new and existing kitchen staff in food safety and health practices.
Assist in managing kitchen operations, including food costs, stock control, and kitchen labour costs
Minimize food wastage and control stock levels.
Be flexible and available to work lunch, dinner, and weekends as required.
You are:
A reliable and organized sous chef who wants to contribute to the team by leading by example.
Able to work energetically alongside the kitchen team, with experience in kitchen operations, meal presentation, and quality standards.
Passionate about helping develop kitchen staff, exceeding customer expectations, and contributing to overall success.
A team player, happy to assist wherever needed.
What’s in it for you:
An opportunity to grow within a national franchise with restaurants across the country.
Competitive salary.
Staff meals on split shifts.
Training and ongoing support.
What you will bring to the role:
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Strong work ethic and a positive 'can do' attitude.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and reporting skills.
Experience assisting in managing the daily operations of the kitchen (stocktakes, ordering, managing staff, and preparation).
Proven experience working in a collaborative environment, assisting in staff recruitment, training, and development.
A confident approach with effective communication at all levels of the business.
Strong dedication to OH&S and HACCP.
Minimum 2 years in a similar role – trade certificates or qualifications are highly regarded, along with Char Grill experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: $68,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Free drinks
Free food
Experience:
Kitchen: 2 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)
Location:
Hervey Bay QLD (Required)
Work Location: In person
At Lone Star Rib House, we pride ourselves on good old-fashioned hospitality with a smile - featuring impeccable food with “a taste that's bigger than Texas” and uniquely curated beverage menus.
Lone Star Rib House Hervey Bay is a brand new location and will be a high-volume Texan-themed food and beverage restaurant, and we are currently seeking casual and full-time, experienced Chef or cooks to join our team. This position offers room for future growth.
Be part of our Lone Star family today!
Bring your experience, organization, and passion for food, beverage, and service.
The Role:
Produce quality, hot meals plated as per recipes and procedures manual (note: as a franchise, the menu/recipes cannot be altered).
Lead the kitchen staff by example, under the direction of the Head Chef.
Maintain prep levels in your allocated section.
Assist with ordering & stock rotation.
Maintain cleanliness & organization of your workspace.
Help ensure hygiene standards are maintained at a sufficiently high level and that an approved food safety plan is implemented.
Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment in proper operating order.
Inform the Head Chef/General Manager of any potential issues regarding prep, ordering, stock control, food safety, and quality.
Follow correct hygiene, food handling practices, and safety procedures.
Guide and train new and existing kitchen staff in food safety and health practices.
Assist in managing kitchen operations, including food costs, stock control, and kitchen labour costs
Minimize food wastage and control stock levels.
Be flexible and available to work lunch, dinner, and weekends as required.
You are:
A reliable and organized sous chef who wants to contribute to the team by leading by example.
Able to work energetically alongside the kitchen team, with experience in kitchen operations, meal presentation, and quality standards.
Passionate about helping develop kitchen staff, exceeding customer expectations, and contributing to overall success.
A team player, happy to assist wherever needed.
What’s in it for you:
An opportunity to grow within a national franchise with restaurants across the country.
Competitive salary.
Staff meals on split shifts.
Training and ongoing support.
What you will bring to the role:
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Strong work ethic and a positive 'can do' attitude.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and reporting skills.
Experience assisting in managing the daily operations of the kitchen (stocktakes, ordering, managing staff, and preparation).
Proven experience working in a collaborative environment, assisting in staff recruitment, training, and development.
A confident approach with effective communication at all levels of the business.
Strong dedication to OH&S and HACCP.
Minimum 2 years in a similar role – trade certificates or qualifications are highly regarded, along with Char Grill experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: $68,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Free drinks
Free food
Experience:
Kitchen: 2 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)
Location:
Hervey Bay QLD (Required)
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Restaurants & Food Service is a plus.