Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
On the Gold Coast, two venues stand side by side and share one kitchen leader: the Head Chef. The first is a busy tap and grill house in the American style, award-winning, known for BBQ smoked low and slow and for premium grilled steaks and burgers. The second is a cocktail lounge with a 1920s feel and a premium tapas menu made for sharing, with private functions too. The Head Chef reports to the Executive Chef.
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Key Responsibilities
- Write menus for both venues
- Add seasonal specials and new dishes, keeping an eye on cost
- Lead and motivate sous chefs, cooks and kitchen hands through training and feedback
- Oversee cooking and prep, run the grill and smoker, and help on the line when it is busy
- Make sure every dish is right for flavour, look, quality and portion
- Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe, and follow food safety, hygiene and allergen standards
- Order stock, manage storage and levels, and cut waste
- Keep food and labour costs within budget and build rosters for lunch, dinner and late-night service
- Plan functions, banquet menus and private events with front of house
- Keep learning new techniques and industry trends
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven record as a Sous Chef, Head Chef or Kitchen Manager, in kitchens with heavy volume and a quick tempo
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or a culinary arts qualification, or equivalent formal training
- Experience in American-style BBQ, smoking and grilling premium steaks, which is highly desirable
- Experience keeping food and labour costs on budget, plus strong knowledge of ordering systems, stock control and supplier management
- Has catered for banquets and functions and understands food safety and allergen management well
- Physically fit for demanding work: long spells on your feet, lifting heavy items, and flexible hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays
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