Chef - Casual

Ferntree Gully Bowling Club Inc; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels

Health and wellbeing programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Ferntree Gully Hotel is seeking a passionate Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team in a casual role. You will help deliver memorable dining experiences and be part of a culture focused on safety, hygiene and guest satisfaction.

You should have fast-paced kitchen experience and hold trade cookery qualifications. Strong organisation, good communication, and a proactive, upbeat attitude are essential to thrive with our team and guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen and trade cookery qualifications.
• Passion for guest experience with a balance of precision and productivity.
• Strong organisation and communication skills to deliver great outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver high quality dishes that WOW our guests.
• Contribute positively to our culture centred around safety and hygiene, keeping the guest experience at the heart of everything you do.
• Maintain a consistent standard of high quality and well presented dishes that align with the ALH standard.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Trade cookery qualifications

Organised and communicative

People-focused hospitality

Education

Commercial Cookery qualifications (III/IV)

Job description

Chef (Casual) - Ferntree Gully Hotel

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Job Description

Chef | Ferntree Gully Hotel | Dream big with us!
The cornerstone of over 350 Australian communities, ALH owns and operates more pubs than anyone. A great local is made up of great people. And every great pub needs good grub.
We’re on the hunt for a passionate Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in creating memorable dining experiences that excite and delight our guests. We’re looking for someone who’ll be the ‘chips to our gravy’. Sound good? Keep reading!
A day in the life of a Chef:

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver high quality dishes that “WOW” our guests
• Contribute positively to our culture which is centred around safety and hygiene, keeping the guest experience at the heart of everything you do
• Maintain a consistent standard of high quality and well presented dishes that align with the ALH standard

Qualifications

About you:

• You have great experience working in a fast paced kitchen and hold necessary trade cooking qualifications
• You understand that the recipe for an exceptional guest experience contains the perfect mix of passion, precision and productivity
• Strong organisation and communication skills to create the best possible outcomes for our guests and the team
• You’ll be yourself and come as you are - ALH is known for its people

Inherent requirements:

This is a hands-on role that involves manual handling and lifting as part of regular duties (e.g. moving stock, kegs, and deliveries). Applicants must have the ability to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently.

The benefits are good too!

• An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W
• As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big
• Find out more about our range of benefits and discounts here

If this gig excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements - go on, throw your hat in the ring!

Additional Information

We’re big, but part of something much bigger. ALH is in good company, sitting alongside the likes of Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Pinnacle Drinks within the Endeavour Group. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about having a good time - creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to. We’re all about creating a more sociable future, together - for our customers and each other.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au

What We Expect of You

• A passion to cook and a desire to innovate in the restaurant kitchen.
• Background in high-end restaurant or bar kitchen is advantageous, especially with experience in both a la carte and breakfast service.
• Proven ability to perform commis chef duties (mise en place, prep, basic cooking).
• Qualifications in Commercial Cookery III and IV or equivalent are preferred.
• A proactive and upbeat demeanor that inspires excellence.
• Keen to take on new challenges and grow within your career.
• Embody a polished professionalism with an audacious approach to creativity; and a playful individual who is passionate in creating memorable guest experiences.