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A Creative European Cuisine Chef/Cook

Are you a creative and experienced chef or cook with a focus on European style food and wanting to experience remote Island Life in Australia?  This is a once in a life time opportunity to use your creativity by enhancing European style food with native unique ingredients!

About Us

BanubanuBeach Retreatis a 6-beach bungalow luxury safari camp located on Bremer Island in North East Arnhem land, off the coast of Nhulunbuy Northern Territory. The Retreat offers glamping next to world class beaches with five beach front rooms and an elevated penthouse. The resort has an elevated restaurant, bar and small pool with magnificent views overlooking the Arafura Sea.

THE JOB VACANCY

We are seeking an experienced pizzaiolo and chef who can prime a wood fire pizza oven, prepare quality pizza bases and toppings (including gluten free) and cook a variety of food in the outdoor oven and commercial kitchen (note that our pizza oven is on order so in the meantime the focus will be on cooking traditional European style foods and tapas). You need to be open in being creative by enhancing traditional flavours with local indigenous ingredients to creative a unique culinary experience for our guests.

Initially we will be catering for up to 12 in house guests during the week and busy lunches service for up to 30 people including weekends (we can work with you to schedule time off on quieter days likely to be Monday/Tuesdays where you will get the opportunity to boat, sail and fish). This is a lifestyle position for someone who is looking for a different work environment living on a remote island.  You will be paid according to a standard 38 hour week and any extra time worked can be taken as time in lieu.  We have a house on the mainland if you decide you want a break from the Island to experience outback Australia.

As this is “Island Life”, we work as a team and we all do things to chip in and help when time allows (this includes helping out in your kitchen if you need assistance during busy times).

The position requires you to primarily prepare and cook a lunch and dinner service and the occasional breakfast for residents.  We need someone with a friendly disposition who is calm under pressure and reliable. You must be able to work well independently and with a small team of onsite staff.  Ideally, if you are a couple, we can offer front of house and housekeeping duties for your partner.

The position offers $55k - $65k plus superannuation full time equivalent salary, and includes accommodation and meals. Salary negotiated and dependent on experience.

We will fly you from the closest Australian capital city where you are currently located to Nhulunbuy NT and then transfer you to the Island. At the conclusion of your tenure, we will also pay for your return fares if you remain for a minimum of 88 days.

KEY DUTIES

• Maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen.
• Maintain food quality and presentation under pressure.
• Report promptly maintenance and safety issues and ensure they are corrected.
• Assist with serving meals to customers when required.
• Other duties as required by the business in the role of Chef.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing and cooking fine dining food in the evenings and working with owners to design menus and dishes with European & local indigenous flavours leveraging local seasonal produce available
• Food ordering & stock control
• Ensuring high standards are met in relation to personal grooming and uniform presentation.
• Be familiar and complying with the Business Safety & Environment policies, initiatives and legislation and abiding by all Workplace Health, Safety & Hygiene regulations at all times.
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment including the correct storing of food in temperature controlled facilities.
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements

Excellent conditions, full time hours each week is available. Don't miss this opportunity to join a great team and live in a pristine location in the Northern Territory where there is time for swimming, boating in one of the best fishing spots in the world!

If this sounds like a role that interests you, please apply by sending your resume with a cover letter outlining your availability and relevant experience.

We take an initial 88 days working holiday visas applicants, with extensions depending on your situation. A sponsorship opportunity will be offered to the right applicant.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience to fulvio@banubanu.com. We're looking forward to having you join the Banubanu team and share in our vision of excellence.