Job Description
Ignite your passion for gastropub fire! As: Head Chef, The Aviary Hotel.
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Looking to prove your metal as a head chef and drive your venue to success with your creative flare?
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Do you thrive in the heat of the kitchen, mastering the art of fire and charcoal grilling while crafting unforgettable culinary experiences?
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Are you a natural leader with a direct communication style and empathy?
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The Aviary Hotel Abbottsford is seeking a talented Head Chef to join our team and take our Abbotsford/ North Richmond Pub
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Who are we?
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We are your friendly local pub with a Parilla to cook over Coals - we provide the **** with genuine char grilled local produce and ice cold locally sourced beverages to wash it down with.
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Why should you work for us?
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AtTheAviarywe provide a workplace where employees are developed, supported and rewarded for their valuable work, while still creating a fun and positive work environment.
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The VM needs a strong chef to run along side him to help grow and shape the venue in a better direction.
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This is a rebuild and a growth Venture (VM has gained results in his last Venue fix ups)
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You have the ability to bring your vision to the table
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Creative Autonomy:Create and make our kitchen your own, we want you to leave your mark on the business.
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Work-Life Balance:Commitment to work scheduling and flexibility that compliments your life outside of work.
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Supportive
Environment:Sporting
owners that are in play to help the mission
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About the role: Ideal Candidate:
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As Head Chef you will drive the day-to-day kitchen operations, menu creation, staff training, recruitment, quality control and all areas of kitchen profitability including payroll and rostering.
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We seek a chef who can work autonomously but also exemplifies leadership through positive attitude and actions.
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Experience with cooking over fire and charcoal is advantageous, but not crucial.
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Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards
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Lead and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations
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Deliver consistent, high-quality food across all services
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Refine and execute menus in line with the venue's direction
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Train, mentor and manage kitchen team performance
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Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards
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FSS Certificate
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Manage stock control, ordering, wastage and food costs
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If you dream of owning your own venue one day or are looking for solid career development, The Aviary Hotel can provide you with this tools.

📌 Head Chef - Aviary Hotel (Victoria)
🏢 The Aviary Hotel
📍 Victoria