Two Hands – Chef de Cuisine

Looking for an experienced chef de cuisine with highly coordinated managerial skills to join us

Two Hands is a community-focused daytime restaurant that strives to create nutritious, simple and delicious food paired with exceptional coffee. Taking inspiration from Australia’s forward-thinking culinary scene and relaxed beachside lifestyle, Two Hands aims to be a place for the community near and far to come unwind in the light-filled space. We strive to create a family within our restaurants so that all staff look forward to coming to work each day because they have fun, feel welcome and are treated kindly and with respect.

We’re looking for an experienced chef de cuisine with highly coordinated managerial skills, and at least 2 years of Executive Chef/Chef de Cuisine experience. For the perfect candidate, there are significant opportunities for continued growth within the company, with plans for further expansion in 2019 and beyond.

In this role, the applicant must be experienced in and responsible for:

– Food cost optimisation

– Ordering and purchasing

– Menu development

– Create high-caliber food

– Work effectively to train and teach your team

– Staff education and motivation

– Head events and catering

– Purveyor and local farmer relations

– Enforcing New York Department of Health compliance at all times

– Bringing creative ideas for the development of the company as a whole

You will be tasked with promoting our kitchen culture based on respect and consistency.

Organisational and budgeting skills are key, you will work closely with the owners, operations and management in strategising on ideas, menu creation, staff motivation and company financials.

We are open from 8am – 5pm everyday, the position does not include night shifts or split shifts.

Compensation is based on experience, includes health care contribution and paid vacation time.

If you have a strong work ethic and drive for excellence in all areas of hospitality and management, we would love to meet you!

TO APPLY, please reply via email with your resume file attached (pdf, docx, or doc) and cover letter in the body of the email. Please do not copy and paste resume.

Thanks!