Head Chef

Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist Membership discounts

Family & Friends Discounts

Accor Live Limitless loyalty

Training platforms access

Hospitality network growth

Job summary

Peppers Shadow Play by Peppers, located at Southbank VIC, seeks a Head Chef to lead a leading kitchen team. You will guide culinary creation, mentor staff, and ensure a consistently excellent dining experience for guests.

You will plan and update menus, manage daily operations, control costs, and collaborate with management, front-of-house, and suppliers to deliver memorable meals. Strong leadership and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head or Senior Sous Chef with leadership abilities.
• Strong menu development skills with seasonal ingredients.
• Attention to detail and high standards in plating and taste.

Responsibilities

• Developing and updating menus with quality ingredients.
• Overseeing daily kitchen operations, staffing, inventory, and hygiene.
• Supervising cooking to ensure top taste, presentation, and portions.
• Managing budget, food costs and waste for profitability.
• Hiring, training, and supervising kitchen staff for smooth operation.
• Collaborating with management, front-of-house and suppliers to coordinate dining experiences.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Staff mentoring

Quality & presentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels – Southbank VIC

Shadow Play by Peppers is in a class of its own. Set around the Yarra River, one kilometre from Melbourne CBD, it offers guests a range of one and two bedroom apartments with floor to ceiling windows and contemporary décor. Guests can wine and dine at Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar, which celebrates and supports local produce within their creations. Then there is the lavish lounge and library with adjoining patio, where guests can soak in the fresh breezes and make use of the barbecue area. When not working, with its central position, you will have Melbourne's world famous shopping, restaurants and cafés on your doorstep and popular attractions within walking distance.

Purpose

As Head Chef, you are the leader in our world of culinary creations! Your guidance and expertise are instrumental in nurturing your kitchen team's talents as they craft delectable dishes that linger in the memories of diners. Mentoring your staff, overseeing food preparation, and thoughtfully curating enticing menus, all while maintaining a smoothly functioning and secure kitchen operation to guarantee an enjoyable dining experience for every guest.

Primary Responsibilities

Developing and updating menus, including selecting ingredients, creating recipes, and ensuring variety and quality

Overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, including staff scheduling, inventory management, and kitchen hygiene

Supervising the cooking process, ensuring that dishes are prepared to the highest standards in terms of taste, presentation, and portion size

Managing the kitchen's budget, controlling food costs, and minimising waste to maximise profitability

Hiring, training, and supervising kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, to ensure a smooth operation

Collaborating with restaurant management, front-of-house staff, and suppliers to coordinate the overall dining experience and address any issues

Skills & Experience

Previous experience as a Head or Senior Sous Chef with leadership abilities and track record of effectively managing kitchen teams

Proven menu development skills, crafting innovative dishes with seasonal ingredients, accommodating dietary needs, and maintaining top-notch presentation

Take great pride and passion in the food you produce with exceptional attention to detail

Strong organisational abilities for preparation, planning, and cost control

A natural team player that loves the synergy of a great team, but can also work autonomously with ease

Personal presentation & communication skills are imperative, along with positive energy & attitude

Flexibly to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays as required

Benefits & Perks

ALL Heartist Membership -Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!

Family & Friends Discounts-Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you

Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program-Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays

Learn Your Way-Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy

Build Your Network-With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide

Worldwide Opportunities-We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.