Head Chef

Thurgoona Country Club Resort; Albury City; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Leadership role

Varied events and dining

Résumé du poste

Thurgoona Country Club Resort is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team across club dining and large-scale events. You will deliver exceptional food, design menus, manage costs and ensure quality across weddings, conferences and functions.

The role requires proven leadership, strong organisational skills and a passion for delivering outstanding dining experiences in a busy hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or sous chef in club, hotel, restaurant or function venue.
• Strong experience in functions, banquets, weddings and high-volume food production.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to inspire and manage a diverse kitchen team.
• Excellent menu planning, food costing and stock management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events and service periods.
• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality, consistency, teamwork and customer satisfaction.
• Relevant culinary qualifications and food safety knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen brigade to deliver consistent, high-quality food.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including club dining, weddings, conferences, banquets and special events.
• Design and develop appealing menus, function packages, buffets and seasonal specials.
• Manage food costs, budgets, stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Plan kitchen staffing and rosters to meet daily service and function requirements.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, portion control and service standards are consistently maintained.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Minimise food waste and maximise kitchen efficiency and profitability.
• Work closely with club management, event coordinators and front-of-house teams to ensure successful functions and memorable guest experiences.

Connaissances

Leadership

Menu planning

Food costing

Stock management

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Formation

Culinary qualifications

Food safety knowledge

Description du poste

Are you a passionate and experienced chef ready to lead a dynamic kitchen team?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and talented Head Chef to join our team at our Club and Function Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong culinary leader who can deliver exceptional food across our club dining operations, weddings, corporate events, special occasions and large-scale functions.

We are looking for someone who combines creativity, excellent organisational skills and commercial kitchen management experience with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding food and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen brigade to deliver consistent, high-quality food.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including club dining, weddings, conferences, banquets and special events.
• Design and develop appealing menus, function packages, buffets and seasonal specials.
• Manage food costs, budgets, stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Plan kitchen staffing and rosters to meet daily service and function requirements.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, portion control and service standards are consistently maintained.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Minimise food waste and maximise kitchen efficiency and profitability.
• Work closely with club management, event coordinators and front-of-house teams to ensure successful functions and memorable guest experiences.

About You

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef in a club, hotel, restaurant or function venue.
• Strong experience in functions, banquets, weddings and high-volume food production.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse kitchen team.
• Excellent menu planning, food costing and stock management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events and service periods.
• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to quality, consistency, teamwork and customer satisfaction.
• Relevant culinary qualifications and food safety knowledge.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on experience.
• An opportunity to lead and shape the direction of our kitchen operations.
• A varied role across club dining and exciting functions and events.
• A supportive management team and professional working environment.
• The opportunity to develop menus, improve kitchen systems and bring new ideas to the table.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are an experienced chef who thrives in a busy hospitality environment and enjoys delivering exceptional dining and function experiences, we would love to hear from you.