Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Groups specialises in creating and growing superior and innovative hospitality and restaurant concepts.

Why Seagrass? In nature, Seagrass is synonymous with sustainability and strength, and nurtures all the life surrounding it. Similarly, our core values reflect our commitment to nurture and develop our people while maintaining a strong commitment to delivering a world class experience for our customers.

Our brands are renowned for quality and include 6 Head, The Meat & Wine Co, and Hunter & Barrel - all of which have established themselves as leaders in their respective hospitality segments. These brands reflect our passion for food in boutique concepts that delight our customers; from fine steaks to superior burgers.

Underpinning our successes and our enviable brands are our greatest assets; our people. It is through them that we continue to lead the market in service and quality and through them that we will continue to grow and excel in all that we do.

We have an exciting opportunity now available, for an enthusiastic and capable individual to join our skilled and friendly Culinary & Beverage department as the Brand Food Manager, Hunter & Barrel.

Responsible for the end-to-end management of all aspects of the food function for the Hunter & Barrel brand including food/menu development, kitchen operation and implementation for Seagrass Hospitality. As well as, maintain company and industry standards with respect to cleanliness, equipment, food safety, Work Health & Safety and maintenance while maintaining the company’s reputation and culture.

POSITION FUNCTIONS





- Align the allocated brand operations team around the food/menu development strategies, tactics, policies, procedures and all things food management.
- Manage all product development plans for the brand, including preparation and cooking standards in line with company standards.
- Build knowledge by researching and responding to trends in the food industry, planning and writing menus, budgeting and financial planning, and participating in business development initiatives.
- Responsible for all aspects of menu development for the allocated brand.
- Ensure all documented kitchen processes/standards are being implemented in all brand kitchens.
- Foster a cohesive and supportive work environment and ensuring a smooth transition between the Food Dept, and BOH and FOH teams.
- Work in consultation with management to set and achieve budget targets
- Demonstrate leadership and direction to all BOH Operations Coaches
- Monitor external food trends to develop products and methods that will help better meet the needs of customers.
- Monitor the quality of food and food safety standards in all brand kitchens.
- Collaborate with the Procurement division to arrange quotations on equipment,



food and supplies.
- Monitor the current operations of the kitchen including the standards of portion size, stock control, wastage and hygiene.
- Mentoring all Head Chefs, Assistant Kitchen Managers, Head Grillers and BOH employees e.g., on food knowledge and development.
- Any other relevant duties as directed by management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

- Trade qualification in cookery/culinary essential
- Chef qualification preferred
- Higher food/chef qualifications high regard
- Minimum 5 years, preferably 7 years as chef (after apprenticeship) with at least 3 additional years as a Head Chef essential
- Proven food innovation experience, in touch with latest food trends and different cuisines in full-service restaurants essential and experience in fast casual restaurants preferred
- Experience in corporate, multi-brand, multi-unit, complex restaurant environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop others, not necessarily in a line relationship essential, preferably in a fast-paced matrix management environment
- Able to contribute to development and implementation of strategy, structure, policy, procedure and systems
- Able to contribute to development and implementation of food management, cost analysis, standards, systems, food safety and compliance
- Understands occupational health and safety standards within the hospitality industry
- Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing, collaborative and decision-making skills essential
- Strong computer skills

📌 Brand Food Manager - Hunter & Barrel (Sydney)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Sydney