Chef – Gunalda QLD

Kogan People Solutions are working to assist our client who runs a prominent pub, located in Gunalda QLD. This popular hotel offers a family-friendly, country-style atmosphere. The bistro is renowned for its exceptional meals and regular specials, along with its warm hospitality, historical charm, and commitment to providing a memorable dining experience. They’re growing, and seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join the leadership in their kitchen team. The workplace culture is positive and respectful; you’ll enjoy leading the team here.

Tenure: Full time and ongoing.

Schedule: Includes weekday and weekend shifts

Salary: Negotiable in the range $82k to $85k plus superannuation per annum.

If you are ready to manage a busy kitchen (and lead a great team) and deliver great pub culinary experiences, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities of our Chef will include:

- Lead, mentor and inspire the kitchen team to deliver the best results.
- Assist in the hiring and training of cooks and kitchen staff.
- Supervise (and participate in) the preparation of all meals.
- Manage kitchen consumables, stock takes, ordering, cost control and budgeting.
- In consultation with the Management team, develop, test, and introduce new menu items.
- Ensure strict compliance with OH&S; and Food Safety standards.
- Work alongside the management team.





About you:

- You have a passion for the hospitality industry and are up to date on techniques and food trends.
- You can demonstrate an uncompromising attitude towards flavour and presentation of the highest quality, whilst aligning and motivating a cohesive and hardworking team environment.
- Are empathetic to those around you and work well under pressure.
- Have substantial experience working in a similar pub cuisine and professional environment.

To be successfully considered for the role, you:

- Possess excellent relevant post-secondary cookery-related qualifications, to at least Diploma level or agreed substitute.
- Have at least one or more years’ experience since earning your qualifications, ideally in pub / country dining venues at this level of seniority.
- Are available throughout the working week and weekends.
- Offer proven ability to prioritise, set goals and have the determination to achieve them.
- Possess a thorough understanding of food safety and HACCP.
- Understand cost control, time management, prioritization, and cost-effective procurement practices.
- Are an excellent people manager able to get the most out of your team.

You must have unrestricted full time Australian working rights to be considered.

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📌 Chef (Gunalda)
🏢 Kogan People Solutions
📍 Gunalda