As Head Chef you will lead the kitchen team and oversee the day-to-day management of the Club’s food production, ensuring the kitchens runs smoothly during service and maintain consistent food standards. You will be responsible for menu development and daily budget management.

Everglades Country Club is a well-established hospitality business undergoing significant change. Our food business, which includes Nine Restaurant and Bar, Vibes Alfresco, Everglades Events and the Halfway House, is important to our ongoing success.

This role requires an individual with effective people management skills able to achieve KPIs, strong food and labour cost control experience and up to date knowledge of current food trends. You must have initiative and quickly deal with kitchen challenges that result in positive outcomes for staff and customers.

The ideal person will have worked in, and managed, busy kitchens, so needs to be well organised and able to take control of the daily operations. You pride yourself in delivering consistent, high-quality food. You will be well supported by an experienced kitchen team.

Tasks and Responsibilities

- Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure high-quality menu offerings.
- Train and develop the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high quality menu items.
- Designing seasonal menus




- Ensure targeted food and kitchen labour costs are achieved.
- Run the pass during busy service times to ensure menu items are produced and served timely and accurate
- Manage and maintain clean and hygienic kitchen, adhering to food safety standards.
- Manage food stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
- Work closely with functions and event teams to deliver memorable event dining experiences.
- Work cooperatively with front and back of house to ensure a cohesive food production and service is delivered at all times.

Qualifications, skills and experience

- At least 3 years’ experience in a high-volume environment.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
- Creativity and passion for food.
- Robust understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

- Daily meal allowance.
- Venue discounts to share with family and friends.

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years’ experience do you have as a Head Chef?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- How many years’ experience do you have in event management?

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