Grill Chef: Lead Kitchen for High-Volume Dining & Growth

seek.com.au; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Burkeson Pty Ltd T/A Hibernian Hotel in Goulburn is seeking a qualified Grill Chef to join our busy hotel bistro. The role emphasizes modern Australian cuisine, high-volume service, and leading a kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The successful candidate will oversee kitchen operations, manage stock and food costs, and develop menus to meet diverse event requirements while maintaining OH&S and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a chef in a busy restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work with team and under pressure during busy hours.
• Culinary degree Certificate IV level or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare high-quality dishes with a focus on innovation and taste to provide unforgettable experience to customers.
• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Develop new menu recipes and upgrading existing menu to suite various function and dietary requirements.
• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure compliance with OH&S standards
• Maintain proper and standards of storage of various food items
• Manage inventory, check stock level and order supplies
• Check delivery and minimise wastage as well as control food costs.
• Lead and inspire a team of kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Train new staffs as required and rostering of the kitchen team
• Maintain a clean, hygienic and organized kitchen environment

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Cooking techniques

Communication

Education

Culinary degree / Certificate IV

Job description

Burkeson Pty Ltd T/A Hibernian Hotel in Goulburn is seeking a qualified Grill Chef to join our busy hotel bistro. The role emphasizes modern Australian cuisine, high-volume service, and leading a kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The successful candidate will oversee kitchen operations, manage stock and food costs, and develop menus to meet diverse event requirements while maintaining OH&S and hygiene standards.