Employer: Network C Pty Ltd trading as Queens Head HotelEmployment type: Full time, permanentClosing date: Monday 28 August ****About usJob title: ChefEmployer: Network C Pty Ltd trading as Queens Head HotelLocation: North Hobart, Tasmania ****Employment type: Full time, permanentSalary: $79,500 per annum plus superannuationClosing date: Monday 28 August ****About usThe Queens Head Hotel is an established pub on Elizabeth Street in North Hobart, serving lunch and dinner seven days a week alongside a busy public bar.
Our kitchen turns out honest, well-executed pub food at volume — roughly 450 to 500 plates a week — with a small, tight team and a strong focus on consistency, freshness and cost control.The roleWe are looking for an experienced Chef to take a lead role in our kitchen.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the section, cooking on the line through service, and holding the standard on every plate that leaves the pass.Your duties will include:Planning, costing and developing menus and daily specials in line with budgeted gross profit targetsPreparing, seasoning and cooking food to order across all sections during lunch and dinner serviceControlling the pass and ensuring consistency, presentation and timing across all outgoing platesOrdering stock, receiving deliveries, managing supplier relationships and controlling food cost and wastagePortion control, stocktake and inventory managementRostering, supervising and training kitchen staff, including apprentices and kitchen handsMaintaining full compliance with food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety requirements,



including temperature records, cleaning schedules and allergen managementCatering for functions and group bookings, including set menus for groups of 15 or moreWorking with venue management on kitchen performance, labour cost and menu profitabilitySkills and experience requiredEssentialA minimum of three years' post-qualification experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchenCertificate III in Commercial Cookery (AQF Certificate III or higher), or an equivalent overseas qualification, or demonstrated equivalent experienceProven ability to cook to order at volume across multiple sections during a busy serviceDemonstrated experience in menu planning, food costing and stock controlCurrent knowledge of food safety and HACCP requirements, and the ability to maintain records to a commercial standardExperience supervising and training kitchen staffAvailability to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidaysDesirableFood Safety Supervisor certificationExperience in a high-volume pub, hotel or bistro kitchenExperience with functions and group cateringExperience managing kitchen labour to a budgetWhat we offerFull-time permanent position, 38 hours per week$79,500 per annum plus superannuationA reliable, established venue with a supportive management teamGenuine input into the menu and how the kitchen is runApplications close Monday 31 August ****.Only applicants with the right to work in Australia at the time of application, or who are eligible to obtain it, will be considered.
Queens Head Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.
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