Job Description
Grand Hotel Millicent | Millicent, South Australia
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The Grand Hotel Millicent is looking for an experienced, motivated and hands-on Head Chef to take ownership of our kitchen and lead the food operation at one of Millicent's well-known local hotels.
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This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys running their own kitchen, building a strong team and delivering consistently good pub food in a busy regional venue.
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Sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.
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About the Role
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As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and will work closely with venue management to continue developing the food offering at the Grand Hotel.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading, training and developing the kitchen team
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Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
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Managing kitchen rosters and labour costs
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Ordering, stock control and reducing unnecessary wastage
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Maintaining appropriate food and wage costs
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Ensuring strong preparation and service standards
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Maintaining food safety, hygiene and cleaning standards
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Assisting with menu development, specials and seasonal offerings
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Ensuring recipes, yields and portion sizes are followed consistently
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Working closely with the Venue Manager and management team
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Creating a positive, organised and professional kitchen environment
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Taking ownership of the overall performance of the kitchen
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About You
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We are looking for someone who:
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Has previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader
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Is confident running a busy pub or hospitality kitchen
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Is organised, reliable and able to lead from the front
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Has solid food safety and kitchen management knowledge
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Understands food cost, labour management, stock control and wastage
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Takes pride in consistency and presentation
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Can train and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff
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Remains calm and organised during busy services
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Is willing to be hands-on and work alongside the team
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Wants to become part of a regional community and build a successful food operation
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Experience within pubs, hotels, clubs or high-volume casual dining venues will be highly regarded.
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What We Offer
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Competitive salary based on experience
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Opportunity to take genuine ownership of the kitchen
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Support from an experienced venue and operations management team
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Opportunity to develop and improve the venue's food offering
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Stable employment within an established hotel group
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Regional lifestyle in Millicent and the Limestone Coast
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Employer sponsorship may be available for the right candidate
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If you're an experienced chef looking for your next opportunity and want a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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