Specialty Pasta Chef for Leading Restaurant – Visa Sponsorship Available

We are seeking a creative and talented Pasta Chef to join our growing team to deliver leading restaurant quality al-a-carte pastas/risotto in a full time role. You will be a passionate and a highly energetic hospitality professional to work within a busy environment in a hands on role, in a busy kitchen, serving modern Italian/Australian food.

We are looking for a reliable and dedicated team player looking to take the next step in their hospitality career at the leading hospitality venue in the Lake Macquarie region.

Job Title: Specialty Pasta Chef for Leading Restaurant

Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW, Australia
BENEFITS OF WORK AT 8 AT TRINITY

• Sponsorships Welcome.
• Staff meals provided daily
• Join our kitchen team of 25+ with development opportunities to support and grow your hospitality career.

OUR VENUE & YOUR FUTURE:

• Beautiful restaurant operation with 350+ seats.
• 8 At Trinity Restaurant located at the $588m Trinity Point 5 Star Luxury Waterfront Development overlooking beautiful Lake Macquarie in NSW.
• Work for a market leader with a work/life balance, talented & friendly team.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• 80 mins north of Sydney and 30-40 mins south of Newcastle.

THE ROLE + THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:

• Demonstrated experience as a Pasta Chef in a premium restaurant
• A passion for the art of making authentically prepared yet innovative pasta dishes
• Strive to develop high quality, innovative and original pasta menu offerings for our guests
• Train and develop other kitchen team members on the art of pasta making
• Relevant Commercial Cookery diploma or equivalent experience required, with a minimum 2 years’ experience required in a similar position.
• Ability to operate equipment such as a commercial mixer and pasta machine.
• Use correct techniques and follow procedures and recipes when preparing and cooking menu items
• Understanding of Food Safety and OH&S standards and compliance
• Proven experience and time management during prep and service periods in a busy ‘a la carte’ restaurant.
• Ensure consistency across the production of all prep and finished meals in all services
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Collaborate with management to plan and develop recipes and menus, factoring seasonality and projected sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can handle pressure and a fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Fluent English and well groomed
• Available to work days, evenings and weekends. (8 at Trinity is currently closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)

This is a full time permanent position. Shifts would involve a combination of mornings, day and evening work.

NEXT STAGE

• Apply in writing to the General Manager.
• Regional Sponsorships welcome. We are approved for Regional Employment