Excusive Head Chef

Skilled Jobs Australia; Milawa; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia is sourcing an Executive Chef for a stunning Milawa boutique hotel restaurant. You will develop the kitchen team and craft menus inspired by local surroundings, while managing labour costs and food ordering.

Ideal candidates will have AQF Diploma or associate degree with relevant experience, or three years' experience in lieu of formal qualification, plus HACCP knowledge and a passion for high-quality cuisine. Salary 95,000–100,000 AUD plus super.

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or associate degree with two years of relevant experience.
• Three years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualification.
• Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery and experience in premium restaurant/banquet kitchen.
• Strong enthusiasm and creative approach to high-quality cuisine.
• Understanding of Australian food safety and HACCP.
• Available to work weekends and public holidays on a rotating roster.
• Well-presented, punctual and reliable.
• Able to plan and develop menus, labour costs and food ordering.
• Monitor and produce quality dishes through all prep stages.
• Prepare and cook food to hygiene regulations.
• Maintain clean, organized section with good workflow.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Passion for quality food and produce.
• Own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the kitchen team within a newly renovated boutique hotel restaurant.
• Plan and develop menus, manage labour costs and food ordering.
• Monitor quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and execution.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene regulations and HACCP standards.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and efficient workflow.

Skills

Experience in premium kitchen

Menu planning and costing

Food safety HACCP

Availability weekends/public holidays

Punctual and reliable

Own transport

Education

AQF Diploma or associate degree

Job description

Milawa

Our client is looking for a talented Executive chef to develop the kitchen team at their stunning newly renovated one location restaurant, drawing inspiration from the local environment, the 40-room boutique hotel is a carefully curated space that connects you to nature and its surroundings, subtly integrating the magic of the area within the design. Our Milawa Hotel has both indoor and outdoor spaces that flow freely regardless of temperature, allowing one to truly interact with the biosphere: the warmth of the sun during the summer and the comfort of fire when it cools.

About you:

• AQF Diploma or associate degree required with two years of relevant experience


• At least three years of relevant may substitute for formal qualification


• Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery Relevant experience in a premium restaurant/banquet kitchen


• Enthusiasm and creative approach to providing high-quality cuisine


• Demonstrated understanding of Australian food safety and HACCP


• Availability to work weekends and public holidays as required within a rotating roster


• Well presented, punctual and reliable


• Be able to plan and develop menu's, labour costs and food ordering


• Monitor and produce quality dishes in all stages of preparation and organisation


• Prepare and cook food to hygiene regulations.


• Ability to keep your section clean and organised with a good understanding of work flow and structure


• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure


• A passion for quality food and produce


• Own transport required

You will be joining a high performing workplace that believes in developing new talent and empowering people to drive their own results.

If you are a talented, passionate and performance driven individual wanting to enjoy your career within an established Boutique Hotel brand and supportive team.

Salary $95,000- $100,000 + super