We are currently seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen into an exciting new chapter. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Chef—or a highly skilled Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step in their career.

About the role:

- Manage day-to-day operations of the kitchen and lead a small team
- Planning of menus, estimating food & labour cost, ordering, closely monitoring and controlling COGS.
- Recruit all kitchen staff
- Roster team members while interpreting and acting upon financial information.
- Develop external relationships with appropriate suppliers.
- Analyse competitors & market trends while providing constant & consistent development of the menu.
- Have extraordinary culinary flair and a motivating leadership style to support your team.
- Ensure high quality and presentation of food provided to guests, according to property standards and timeframes of service
- Maintain a safe clean and organised work environment with emphasis on high food safety standards

What we are looking for:

- Previous experience in a Head or Senior Sous Chef role
- Someone with a confident, modern,



and creative cooking style with a strong emphasis on quality and presentation
- A strong understanding of food cost and control
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification - Essential
- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Experience in month-end stock take
- A flexible approach in adapting to guest requests.
- Great communication skills and ability to develop and motivate a team.
- Proven experience managing kitchen teams of 5+ staff members in a fast-paced setting
- Good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Flexibility to work some split shifts or weekends as required.
- Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa

If you're a driven and creative culinary working in a rewarding leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Please Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to attend an Interview.

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