Location: Regional Victoria - South Gippsland
Work Type: Full Time
Salary: 90K - 100K
A great opportunity exists for a Executive Chef to join a regional Hotel in the South Gippsland region of Victoria located less than 90 minutes from Melbourne.
It'sa popular, well established pub hotel.
The hotel is a tourist destination town with a thriving rural community and frequent tourists, who visit more than once.
Sponsorship opportunity if required – Must currently be in Australia.
This is an opportunity for someone to lead a team and continue build, expand and develop the menu.
The owners are looking for someone who can bring new idea's to the table and help strengthen its reputation and increase the offering as a destination venue, while keeping its existing bustling trade coming back for what they love.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Full time position $90K to $100K plus super with advantages including free accommodation within the hotel.
What we are looking for someone that has a 'can do' attitude and can tick the majority of items below:
Duties
Menu planning and development
Be creative with the a new menu
Estimating food and labor costs
Liaising with suppliers and use of seasonal and local produce
Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
Ensuring hygiene regulations are met
The ability to lead, train and nature staff with leadership skills
Autonomously run your own kitchen




Prepare and serves the meals with pride
Set a seasonal menu, while introducing some fresh ideas
Manage and maintain stock efficiently
Keep records of expenses and wastage
Maintain an immaculately clean kitchen at all times
Work at pace and can be flexible with client requests
BENEFITS & PERKS
A generous salary is offered.
You will have the use of a professional team to carry out your duties to a high standard.
This is a full time position for a career minded chef.This will be your kitchen where you have control.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
You will have at a minimum a Certificate IV along with 4 years experience running a kitchen as an Head or Executive Chef.
Experience Required
Show creativity in cookery techniques and ability to train others
Work well under pressure
Team oriented
Positive, punctual and professional approach
Familiar with food safety and OHS guidelines
Competency with ordering and managing stock
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Responsibilities
Manage finances for kitchen operations
Produce quality food
Oversee menu creation
Qualifications
Associate's degree in Culinary Arts
4+ years of kitchen experience
Experience in leading and supervising junior chefs
Experience working within budget constraints
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Date Posted: March 24, ****
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