QLD, South Stradbroke Island - South Stradbroke 4216

- Experienced management team
- Full time position

A fantastic opportunity exists for the right candidate to manage the hospitality at beautiful South Stradbroke Island campground.

The Role

Reporting to the Venue Manager as the Head Chef of the South Stradbroke Island which incorporates a Café, Bar & Restaurant. You will be responsible for the venue’s hospitality operational, financial and program deliverables. You will develop and execute plans through engagement with the venue's leadership team and key stakeholders.

With experience in running a busy kitchen, you will be responsible for contributing to the Park’s hospitality success.

About You

You are a hands-on kitchen (food production) focused leader who motivates and inspires their team through your own personal customer focused approach. You are passionate about food & beverage.

You will be able to share insights into how you have successfully shaped high-performance teams into business actions.

This position will suit someone who is used to developing menus and delivering a great meal service.

Key Accountabilities

- Hires, trains and evaluates the work of staff in food production departments.
- Plans menus in consultation with the Venue Manager
- Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labour cost goals.
- Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
- Ensure a high level of customer service by leading and inspiring the kitchen (food production) team, setting performance expectations and providing ongoing training and development.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

- Relevant professional certifications in hospitality management or related areas.
- 5+ years of experience in food production and kitchen operations.
- Knowledge of food industry trends,



best practices and regulations.
- Proficiency in hospitality management systems and operations.
- A customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills to manage a diverse team and ensure smooth operations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with guests, staff and vendors.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Current First Aid Certificate (Level 2)
- Current CPR Certificate
- Working with Children Check (or Equivalent)
- National Police Check
- Food Handling Supervisor Certificate
- Qualification as a Chef

The Company

BelgraviaPRO is a management services company specialising in the operation of tourism properties, from campgrounds to large-scale tourist parks. Park management presents exciting, flexible and lifestyle-focused careers.

If you are passionate about customer service and realise the tremendous opportunity that these roles offer and want to utilise your skills and experience as a Relief Park Manager, we want to hear from you!

We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.

We are committed to providing a child safe workplace. Please refer to our child safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.

- Full Time

- Desired working hours
- Job location
- Posted 21 Oct 26

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