Job Description
SkillMatching Australia – Lakes Entrance VIC
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Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
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Job Description
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HEAD CHEF – Premium Coastal Venue Lead our Crew on the Gippsland Lakes $90,000 - $110,000 What an opportunity overlooking the water, The Central Lakes Hotel in Lakes Entrance is seeking our next leader. A quali?
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ed Chef ready to embrace a new challenge in our busy bistro. The venue is food lead and with summer tourist seasonal peaks and consistent winter trade our venue o? ers consistency and a secure and supportive setting.
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Being family owned and operated with a passion for our sta? , local produce and seafood sit at the venues core. Sponsorship is an option for the right applicant and we are happy to assist with relocation to our sea side town.
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We look forward to providing a long term career opportunity with your creative inputs in a supportive environment. THE ROLE Working with ownership and senior management, our Head Chef is responsible for the day to day running of all facets of the kitchen.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Menu design and planning, including seasonal and tourism in?
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uences
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Food and labour costings associated with menu planning and service delivery
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Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking of food across all sections of the kitchen
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Lead and supervise the kitchen team, particularly during peak summer trade
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Maintain consistency and quality of dishes at every stage of preparation and presentation
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Coordinate the ordering of food supplies to align with menu requirements and seasonal availability
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Demonstrate cooking techniques and guide kitchen sta?
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on preparation methods and procedures
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Select, train and mentor kitchen sta?
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, including apprentices and junior chefs
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Lead and supervise the kitchen team, particularly during peak summer trade
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Liaise with ownership,



senior management and waiting sta?
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to resolve food preparation issues and ensure smooth service
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Explain and enforce hygiene and food safety regulations across the kitchen
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Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and supplier relationships to minimise wastage
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Contribute creative input to kitchen operations and service standards, supporting a positive and collaborative team culture
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ABOUT YOU
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You may be an experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge or a Senior Sous ready for your next step. Experience in a high volume environment in casual dining and or pub with a seafood and grill focus.
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
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AQF Diploma in Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery, or a related ?
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eld (or higher)
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Minimum 3 to 5 years' full-time relevant work experience as a quali?
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ed Chef
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Strong technical cooking skills across all sections of a high volume kitchen
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Proven experience developing seasonal menus with a focus on local produce and seafood
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Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and OH&S; compliance
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Demonstrated leadership, sta?
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supervision and training experience
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Strong cost control, stock management and supplier coordination skills
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Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
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If you're ready to take the next step? Working with a passionate team we look forward to your fresh ideas and a can do attitude, in a supportive environment. The role requires an energetic person who has a passion for food and a love for local produce that leads from the front.
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We are a family owned and operated business that is passionate about creating a supportive team environment that values your input and fresh ideas. We pride ourselves on a low sta? turnover and developing strong relationships with our team.
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