This role involves managing menus and food preparation for both the guest restaurant and the staff canteen.

The Restaurant:
The kitchen specialises in preparing innovative seafood cuisine featuring local produce, offering other alternatives also.

Position Summary:

• Overseeing the operation of the restaurant & staff canteen
• Managing budgets & monitoring expenditure
• Negotiating terms with suppliers
• Menu planning
• Communicating with Chefs & kitchen staff regarding menu items
• Monitor kitchen hygiene & ensure that legislation is adhered to
• Maintain high standards in food preparation

Key Competencies:

• Tertiary qualifications (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery)
• Strong A La Carte skills
• Experience as an Executive Chef in a 5 star environment
• Solid kitchen management &leadership skills
• The ability to motivate a close knit kitchen team in a remote location
• Excellent communication skills

Please note: This position will involve relocation to the island on a permanent basis, with single accommodation only available.  Applicants are advised to consider whether remote living suits their current aspirations.

In the first instance, please submit your application online for this position by selecting the Apply option below.  We will be contacting applicants individually to discuss further details about the position.

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Recruitment Cairns

• Established, local business
• January 2012 start date
• Busy enviroment
• Small office team

Our client has an opportunity for a Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors to their successful automotive panel beating business. If you are looking for a role in a busy office with the opportunity to learn new skills, this could be your new job for the new year!

Position Summary:

• Answering all incoming calls promptly
• Direct calls & take accurate messages
• Process service and repair queries
• Book in vehicles for repair
• Data entry
• Liaising with customers, insurance companies, mechanical employees
• Preparing invoices & explaining charges to customers
• Delivering friendly & efficient customer service

Key Competencies:

• Fantastic telephone & customer service skills
• Accurate & strong data entry skills
• Experience in an automotive or insurance related role will be highly regarded
• Recent experience in a Reception position
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Excellent personal presentation
• Background automotive knowledge would be an advantage
• Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship essential

If you are looking for an ongoing role in the Cairns area and meet the above criteria, submit your application online today.

• International Financial Firm
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Career growth opportunities
• Full Time Permanent Role

The Company & Working Environment:

• In exchange for your loyalty and hard work, our client offers:
• Close knit, welcoming environment
• Energetic & driven team
• Dynamic work environments with a positive atmosphere
• Ongoing training opportunities

Skills:

• 4 years minimum experience
• Qualifications or equivalent in Financial Planning
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Knowledge of current Financial Planning Issues
• Able and confident in managing client relationships
• Ability to work to deadlines

If you are a qualified Para Planner looking for a great opportunity in Cairns, apply online today or contact us 07 4050 3888 or apply online http://www.digital88.com.au/ss/candidate

The Benefits:
Large Accounting firm
Competitive salary & benefits package
Career growth opportunities
Immediate start

The Company & Working Environment:
In exchange for your loyalty and hard work, our client offers:
Close knit, welcoming team
Enjoyable work environment with a positive atmosphere
Ongoing training & development opportunities
Initiatives designed to assist employees in self improvement

Key Competencies:
Minimum 2 years Audit and Assurance experience within public practice
A degree in Commerce or Business or equivalent
Currently completing your CA qualification
Ability to work well as in a team and work to deadlines
Strong communication skills and be able to interact with a variety of individuals.
Commitment to quality and self-improvement.

Travel will be required with this position especially during the busy season.

You understand the importance of continuity to clients and are in a position to make a long term commitment to advising them.

Submit an Job application online or email danielle@signaturestaff.com.au

Our client is looking for a hands on Head Chef to manage their mid sized kitchen on an island resort in the Whitsundays.

Position summary:
Multi faceted restaurant catering to resort guests
Managing around 10 kitchen staff
Ordering stock
Rostering
Preparing buffet style cuisine
Some banquets & room service work

Key Competencies:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Demonstrated kitchen management skills
High level of professionalism
Excellent communication skills
Ability to lead a team in a busy kitchen
Applicants must hold permanent residency in Australia

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your job application online today.

Position summary:
Overseeing the smooth running of the front office operation
Liaising with other departments to coordinate guest services
Leading, motivating & managing front office staff
Resolving customer issues

Key competencies:
Previous front office duty management experience in a large hotel or resort
Immaculate personal presentation
Previous experience with Hirum software
Driven, energetic approach to work
Demonstrated ability to drive a front office team to deliver first class guest service
Fantastic conflict resolution skills

Our client offers a welcoming atmosphere, 1 weeks paid training and the opportunity to feature an industry leader on your resume.  Cairns locals or Visa workers welcome, though excellent spoken & written English communication skills are a must.

If you are passionate about guest service and are available for a 5 week position with a large Cairns hotel, apply online now or contact Jason on 07 4050 3888 today.

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Position summary:

• Berthing & deberthing vessels at the port
• Managing the maintenance & checks processes on vessels
• Communicating with crew members
• Night duties are a part of this role

Key competencies:

• Minimum Open Master Class 5 Skipper
• Marine Engineer Driver Grade 3
• Front-end Loader Operator Ticket (OHS Certification)
• Current First Aid certificate
• At least 2 years Tugs or Barge experience
• Current QLD Driver Licence
• Successful applicant will be required to pass physical and drug & alcohol tests before employment commences

If you have the above qualifications including the Front-end Loader Operator Ticket (OHS Certification), call Danielle at Signature Staff today or apply online.  Email queries can be directed to danielle@signaturestaff.com.au.

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ASAP start, Flights from Cairns

Mine site in FNQ (accommodation & meals provided)

6 week contract position

Great pay rate

Please note: this is not a FIFO weekly position. The successful applicant will relocate to the site for the duration of their 6 week contract.

Position Summary:

• Manage WH&S meetings in line with company procedures
• Put together return to work programs & coordinate
• Ensuring compliance with Workplace Health & Safety policies & legislation
• Advise on management on safety policies
• Carry out safety audits & inspections of work sites
• Organising drug & alcohol testing
• Coordinate and provide WH&S and First Aid training for new employees

Key Competencies:

• Experience in a mining environment
• Mining or construction related qualifications essential
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
• Certificate in Workcover or Rehabilitation an advantage
• Current Qld Drivers licence

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your application online. Any queries pertaining to this position can be directed to Danielle at danielle@signaturestaff.com.au or 07 4050 3888.

Contact me today – this position will not last!

All queries & applications remain confidential.

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Great pay rates

Flights & accommodation provided

Contract position for an experienced Construction Foreman in remote Queensland. This role commences in October 2011 and is expected to conclude in December 2011.

Position summary:

• Contract role with a council employer in remote Qld
• Interpreting plans, liaising with engineers, contractors
• Leading a construction team on the project
• Resolving construction issues as they arise
• Holding on site meetings
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring that company OH&S procedures are adhered to on site

Key competencies:

• Previous experience in a Foreman role
• At least 10 years civil construction experience in Australia
• Excellent leadership skills
• The ability to enforce OH&S policies on site

Our client is keen to secure a skilled candidate as soon as possible. Please email your resume to Danielle at danielle@signaturestaff.com.au or call Danielle on 0740503888 (Business hours) or 0409126356 (After hours or over the weekend).

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Established, innovative law firm

Cairns location

Genuine career opportunities

Ongoing training to ensure your skills are updated

Supportive working environment

Modern premises in Cairns

Position summary:

• Providing a professional legal service to a range of businesses in the Cairns region
• You will be involved with Insolvency, Insurance Employment Law and Construction
• Assisting a range of clients from small businesses to large organisations
• Contributing to a fast paced team environment
• Mentoring junior team members

Key competencies:

• Our ideal candidate will be qualified with a minimum of 3 years PAE
• Demonstrated ability to build & maintain positive working relationships with clients
• Good understanding of business & commercial operations
• Positive, energetic approach to work
• Ability to relate to a broad range of people
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Passionate with an attention to detail

If you would like to be considered for a position with this sought after employer, contact Danielle in confidence today on 0740503888 or email danielle@signaturestaff.com.au

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