As Head Chef at Malt Dining, you will have overall responsibility for the kitchen operation.

You will lead the kitchen team, oversee menu development, maintain exceptional food and presentation standards, manage food and labour costs, and work closely with the management team to ensure the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably.

The successful candidate will be hands-on, organised and commercially minded, while still having the creativity and passion required to develop an outstanding food offering.

Key responsibilities

Lead the culinary direction of Malt Dining and develop and maintain menus that reflect the restaurant's style, market position and customer expectations

Develop seasonal dishes and menu changes in collaboration with ownership and management

Maintain consistently high standards of flavour, presentation, portioning and execution

Take full responsibility for the daily operation of the kitchen, including effective preparation, service and close-down procedures

Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment and ensure all equipment is properly maintained and used safely

Develop and maintain kitchen systems, recipes, prep lists and production schedules

Recruit, train and develop kitchen staff and build a positive, professional and accountable kitchen culture

Prepare and manage kitchen rosters in line with trading requirements and labour budgets

Take ownership of food cost and kitchen labour costs and monitor food GP to identify opportunities to improve profitability

Ensure the kitchen operates in accordance with all relevant Queensland food safety legislation and regulations

About you

Minimum 5 years' skilled kitchen experience





Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader in a quality restaurant environment

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a kitchen team

Strong understanding of food costing, GP management and stock control

Strong knowledge of food safety and workplace health and safety requirements

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant

A strong and confident kitchen leader who is passionate about food and hospitality

Commercially aware and comfortable managing food and labour costs

Creative and passionate about menu development

A senior leadership position within an established Brisbane CBD restaurant

Significant influence over the culinary direction of Malt Dining

Opportunity to develop and evolve the menu

A qualified and supportive working environment

The opportunity to build and lead your own kitchen team

Competitive salary package based on experience

Genuine opportunity for career progression and long-term involvement in the business

Quality over volume

About us

Malt Dining is a premium Brisbane CBD restaurant with a strong focus on quality food, exceptional service and a memorable dining experience.

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Head Chef?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- How many years' experience do you have in a Culinary Role?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S;/WHS?

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