The Recent renovated Penny's Hotel is looking for a hands-on Head chef to help take the lead of our kitchen team for the hotel. You will be responsible for leading and managing a team, menu development, financial management and much more. This is a key role for the business reporting directly to the Area Head Chef and part of the venue’s leadership team.

The Role:
Leading, managing and continuously developing the team
Menu development
Manage budgets ensuring that targets are met or exceeded
Exceed budgeted revenue targets by ensuring an excellent product is served every time
Developing & maintaining procedures & quality control
Supplier relationships
Ordering, stock control and management
Market research including current trends
Food Quality & Consistency
Kitchen operations management including stocktaking
Ensure that all meals are of a high quality, cost effective and within budget, and that all duties are performed in a manner that complies with Food Safety regulations




Co-ordinate activities of a team in a kitchen environment ensuring portion control and food quality while maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic work are up to date knowledge of current food trends and ability to develop our offer based on trend and customer needs.

About you:
Have experience working in a similar role
A solid leader that manages and develops the team
Have excellent communication & organization skills
Work well under pressure
Be well presented
Be committed to producing an excellent product for our customers
Have a passion for food and innovation

About us:

Watering Hole Hotels owns and operates fifteen hotels and venues across the greater Sydney & NSW region. Driven by a small team of dedicated Hospitality veterans, Watering Hole Hotels prides itself on delivering exceptional customer experiences through outstanding food and even better service.

📌 Head Chef Penny's Hotel Potts Point (Australia)
🏢 Watering Hole Hotels
📍 Australia