Full-Time Head Chef | Lead Busy Hotel Kitchen & Menus

Sociable Tech; Calliope; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankay pty Ltd Diggers Arms Hotel in Calliope, QLD, is seeking a qualified Chef to join the team on a full-time basis. The role requires leadership of kitchen operations, menu planning, and delivering high standards in a busy hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (AQF level 3/4+), with proven experience in a busy kitchen and strong skills in rostering, cost control and food safety management. Salary range 70,000–85,000 AUD per year plus superannuation, 38 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified in hospitality with AQF level 3/4+ as listed.
• Proven experience as a Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Experience in smooth running of food service for entire shift.
• Creative with rostering, cost control and food safety management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute dishes and menus with colleagues.
• Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions.
• Menu planning including special menu, group and functions menu.
• Lead and manage all aspects of the kitchen operations of the Hotel.
• Oversee food plating, presentation and portion control.
• Monitor all dishes for quality and presentation.
• Ensure food handling and storage complies with regulations.
• Recruit and hire kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Enforce strict health and hygiene standards.

Education

AQF associate degree

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Job description

Ankay pty Ltd Diggers Arms Hotel in Calliope, QLD, is seeking a qualified Chef to join the team on a full-time basis. The role requires leadership of kitchen operations, menu planning, and delivering high standards in a busy hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (AQF level 3/4+), with proven experience in a busy kitchen and strong skills in rostering, cost control and food safety management. Salary range 70,000–85,000 AUD per year plus superannuation, 38 hours per week.