We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative leader to fill the position of Head Chef at Port Macquarie City Bowling Club in our Drift restaurant.

The purpose of this role is to plan & direct the day-to-day management of the Clubs food offerings to achieve effective and profitable service to the members, guests and visitors.

The Head Chef is responsible for developing and setting the restaurant and catering function menu; conducting efficient and timely ordering and stock control for the restaurant and other kitchen areas; and ensuring that all kitchen staff are trained and supervised to ensure efficient operations.

The Head Chef is responsible and accountable for overseeing the productive operation of the designated food service area and its staff whilst ensuring the Club’s commitment to service excellence is always maintained. This encompasses leadership, mentoring, training & development of the reporting kitchen staff. Our goal is to exceed our guest’s expectations.

This position is permanent. The successful applicant must be willing to work weekends and split shifts as required. To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

Qualifications & Experience:

- Relevant trade qualification e.g. Commercial Cookery.

- Kitchen management, supervisory or 5 years of similar industry experience desirable.

- Experience in Club Industry desirable e.g. Club, restaurant or busy pub.

- Understanding of Cooking the Books software.





Personal Attributes and Qualities
- Excellent communications skills – verbal & written.

- Provide effective leadership to ensure the Club’s goals are met.

- Proactive and self-motivated.

- Team player - commitment to collaborative working.

- Problem solving skills.

- Excellent personal presentation and hygiene.

- Ability to observe confidentiality.

- Ability to work in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment.

- Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.

- Flexible & reliable (able to work hours including nights & weekends).

- Attention to detail.

- Confident, positive and have a can do attitude.

- Initiative, ability to work effectively with minimum supervision.

- Positive contribution towards organisational culture.

- Displays honesty, integrity & ethics.

This is a role that will allow you an opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an environment that values and supports all our staff.

For more information about this excellent opportunity and to obtain a copy of the position description, please email us at [email protected].

When applying for this position and to be considered for the role, please address the criteria outlined above and send your application and current resume to Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 or email your application to [email protected]

📌 Head Chef (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Port City Bowling Club
📍 Port Macquarie